What if your fear of public speaking isn’t about “confidence” at all?

In this episode, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with hypnotherapist Nicolette J. Nierras to unpack what’s really behind the fear of being seen, judged, or criticized as a speaker.

Nicolette shares how subconscious programming shapes our behavior, why many of us get stuck in “I’m too much” or “I’m not enough,” and what it looks like to heal the root instead of just pushing through the anxiety.

You’ll also hear Nicolette’s Worthy, Authentic, Abundant Framework, her explanation of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), and a powerful client story about boundaries and reclaiming personal voice.

If you’ve ever held back from sharing your message because you were scared of what people might think, this one’s for you.

• Why fear of being judged is often really a self-worth issue

• How subconscious beliefs can run your life on autopilot (and what to do about it)

• The connection between childhood conditioning and the fear of speaking up

• Nicolette’s Worthy, Authentic, Abundant Framework for personal transformation

• What RTT is (and how it combines multiple modalities to create change)

• Why your mind keeps “finding proof” that you’re not ready yet

• The difference between showing up “performing” vs. showing up authentically

• Two closing quotes you’ll want to steal for your journal or your next speech

• “I tied my achievements to my self-worth, and it was exhausting.”

• “If you bottle things up long enough, eventually it becomes a ticking bomb.”

• The core belief many people carry: “I’m too much” or “I’m not enough.”

• “Nature is never in a hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”

Nicolette offers four guided hypnosis tracks, each designed to be listened to for 21 days:

1. Wealth Wiring

2. Deep, Uninterrupted Sleep

3. Weight Management

4. Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking

You can access them through her website by clicking “Free Hypnosis Audio.”

Website: thenicknieraswholisticlifestyle.com
(Go to the “Free Hypnosis Audio” button to download the 4 tracks.)

If this episode lit a fire under you and you’re ready to become a speaker who actually gets out there and shares their message, download Kelly’s Free Workbook:

10 Steps to Find the Message in Your Mess https://speakingcoachkelly.com/workbook

What if your presentation wasn’t just “inspiring”… but actually profitable? In this episode, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with speaking coach and storyteller Dr. Danny Brassell to break down how to craft a presentation that gets audiences to take a clear next step (not just clap politely and forget you by lunch).

Danny shares his “well-crafted story” approach and the research-backed reason your audience remembers the beginning and end of your talk more than the middle (yes, he says it: the bun matters more than the burger). You’ll also hear wild real-life examples of what happens when someone actually follows the formula, including one client who sold 23 spots into a $40,000 program after a single podcast appearance.

If you’ve ever watched someone “firehose” an audience with 28 teaching points and call it a keynote, this one is for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why clarity is the real first step (and the two questions 95% of people can’t answer)

• How to structure your first 5 minutes using RAP: Relatable, Authority, Purpose

• The primacy/recency effect, and how to stop wasting the middle of your talk

• Why your presentation should be measured by movement, not applause

• The danger of multiple CTAs and Danny’s mantra: “Choices confuse and cause you to lose.”

• How to ethically connect without turning your hardest life moment into a sales tactic

• A simple story-mining exercise to generate hundreds of usable personal stories

• Why getting better at speaking is reps, reps, and more reps (yes, even if you “stink” at first)
  

Notable moments:

• Danny’s autobiography title: “Pivots” (because apparently he’s lived nine lives)

• The “award show” strategy: what you can learn from 45-second acceptance speeches

• The famous “five frogs on a log” closer, and why deciding isn’t the same as doing

• Kelly’s opening confession: peach rings are a liar and do not, in fact, provide sustainable energy
  

Free Resources

Danny is giving my listeners his free Well-Crafted Story Blueprint. Go to freestoryguide.com and download it (guide like a tour guide).

And if you’d like my free get-started workbook, How to Find the Message In Your Mess, go to speakingcoachkelly.com/workbook

In this episode, I’m joined by ChewHoong Koh, a coach who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs and changemakers stop hustling, stop hiding, and start showing up as the kind of person opportunities are drawn to.

We talk about what really keeps people stuck when it comes to speaking, especially the stuff that lives under the hood: fear, old programming, shame, procrastination, and those “small T” experiences that quietly convince you it’s safer to stay invisible.

ChewHoong shares how she moved from being the self-declared “queen of procrastination” to becoming someone who speaks anyway, even when it’s uncomfortable, because her North Star (impact and legacy) is louder than her fear.

We also dive into her simple pre-speaking practice that takes about three minutes, designed to help you shift your energy before networking, pitching, speaking, or showing up online so you stop chasing and start attracting.

If you’re a speaker (or future speaker) who knows you’re meant to be seen, but you keep hesitating… this one’s for you.

• Why “knowledge” isn’t power (and what actually is)

• How “small T” experiences can create big visibility blocks

• The difference between a stuck cycle and an awesome cycle

• ChewHoong’s 3 speaker superpowers:

• • Authenticity (showing up as you, not a performance)

  • Energy (your audience feels what you feel)

  • Knowingness (showing up with expectation, not dread)

• A quick visualization you can use before:networking events

• • speaking gigs

  • podcasts

  • outreach, pitching, or marketing tasks

• “Knowledge is good, but it’s not power. Action is.”

• “If not now, when?”

• “What do you want instead?”

• “You don’t need everybody, you need your people.”

ChewHoong supports purpose-driven coaches and changemakers to stop hustling and become a magnet for aligned clients and opportunities. Her work blends internal transformation with practical action, helping people move from procrastination and self-doubt into confident, visible leadership.

Free Gift

ChewHoong has a short guided visualization (about 3 minutes) to help you prep your energy before networking, speaking, or doing any action that normally triggers fear or resistance. To get that gift, email her at: ⁠ChewHoong@ThriveWithSuccess.com⁠

If you’re not speaking yet, ask yourself: If not now, when?And then: What’s your big why? Make that your North Star.

In this episode of The Kelly Effect: Public Speaking That Leaves a Mark, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with Rosie Zilinskas, founder of No Woman Left Behind and a certified high-performance career coach, to unpack the real reasons so many brilliant women struggle to show up as speakers.

Spoiler alert: it’s not laziness, lack of talent, or “not being ready.”

It’s core wounds.

Rosie breaks down the four internal blockers that quietly sabotage women’s confidence, visibility, and follow-through when it comes to speaking, applying for gigs, and putting themselves out there, even when they deeply want to.

This conversation is especially powerful for speakers with ADHD, high achievers, and women who know they’re meant for more… but feel stuck.

• The four core wounds that keep women from stepping onto stages

• Why confidence alone isn’t enough without internal work

• How worthiness wounds show up as procrastination and self-doubt

• Why comparison and the “popularity blocker” can derail your momentum

• How skill gaps and missing speaker assets quietly kill confidence

• The truth about the visibility blocker and why being seen feels so threatening

• What “sitting with an emotion” actually looks like in real life

• Practical ways to start breaking these blocks down right now

• Why Toastmasters and the National Speakers Association can be powerful tools when used intentionally

Rosie also shares simple, actionable strategies to begin releasing these blocks, without spiraling into years of therapy or overwhelm.

If you’ve ever said:

• “I’ll apply when I’m more ready”

• “Who am I to be a speaker?”

• “Other people are already doing this better”

• “I hate being visible”

This episode is for you.

Resources & Links

• Rosie Zilinskas – No Woman Left Behind: nowomanleftbehind.com

• Free Gift: Promotion Readiness Quiz – https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6526f787b315de001400d1e0

• Kelly’s Free Workbook: 10 Steps to Find the Message in Your Mess👉 https://speakingcoachkelly.com/workbook

In this episode, you’ll learn:Healing the internal blocks isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” with you.It’s about clearing what never belonged to you in the first place.

Ever dreamt of writing a book but felt completely overwhelmed by where to start—or whether anyone would even read it?

In this episode of The Kelly Effect, Kelly Kaye Walker sits down with bestselling author Amey Ziegler, who spills the real tea on how she went from sitting on stacks of unpublished manuscripts to launching a wildly successful indie publishing career (and earning 10x more from one book than all her others combined—yes, really!).

Inside this episode:

• How Amey accidentally became a bestselling author (hint: it started with a 99¢ gamble)

• The truth about indie vs. traditional publishing

• What kind of author you are—and why that matters

• Essential tools, tactics, and mindset shifts for getting your book out of your head and onto the page (and into readers' hands!)

Whether you’ve got a dusty Word doc labeled “Book Draft” or just a big idea swirling in your head, this episode will give you the inspiration and strategy to actually start—without waiting for perfect.

Press play and get ready to believe that yes, you really can write that book.

Amey's Links:

Get her free guide!

https://dl.bookfunnel.com/d7vylqr25n

Amey's Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/azauthor/

Amey's Website:

http://www.ameyzeigler.com/

Amey on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0773V3WMJ?ccs_id=2ca610f5-cf4a-40ad-9ad3-a65628e89952

Welcome to The Kelly Effect™ — Public Speaking That Leaves a Mark

In this episode I go through a short clip from a speech by one of my favorite speakers, Simon Sinek. He must be having an off day because he is not his usual brilliantly eloquent self. I point out some double clutches, unnecessary pointing and "so"s, and how often he turns his back to the audience and speaks to his notepad. See if you agree with me!

This channel is for bold, brilliant, free-thinking humans who feel called to speak but refuse to settle for boring, buttoned-up, or by-the-book. Whether you’re an overthinking entrepreneur, an ADHD coach, or a story-rich speaker in progress—you’re in the right place.

As a professional speaking coach, I’ll show you how to:

✔️ Unmute your voice

✔️ Craft speeches that connect

✔️ Own your story without oversharing

✔️ Drop the pressure to perform

✔️ Leave your audience saying: “That’s gonna leave a mark.”

Because your message wasn’t meant to stay quiet.

And you? You were never meant to be on mute.

Get the FREE Kelly Effect Checklist15 Ways to Leave a Mark Every Time You Speak

👉 https://thekellyeffect.com/checklist

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Want help turning your message into a signature speech that books gigs and gets clients?

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Listen to Jason's speech and Kelly's evaluation! Learn about filler words, speech openers, "the box" to stay out of, and more!

Jason is a digital marketer by day and is working on his new console to help kids learn in a smoother, easier way than regular school settings.

If you are interested in Jason's book or console, go to https://www.gatewaygears.com/preorders

This podcast is for new and aspiring motivational speakers and public speakers. Learn from international speaker Kelly Kaye Walker her best public speaking tips and presenting skills to help small business owners, coaches, and entrepreneurs improve their communication skills and reach more of their ideal clients. Kelly also shares the details of her ongoing quest to continue applying for a TedX Talk until she is finally accepted!The focus of this podcast is to:- Help you get better at Public Speaking- Show you ways to connect more deeply with your audience- Improve your storytelling- Level up your communication skills- Share presentation tips for stage or Zoom- Overcome the fear of public speaking- Create and encourage more public speakersNeed help getting better at public speaking? Want to be a motivational speaker? Want to just not suck at presentations? Let's chat! Book a free 30 minute game plan session at https://tidycal.com/kellywalker/gameplanCheck out my free workbook to help you find the message in your mess at https://www.kellykayewalker.com/workbook#publicspeaking #motivationalspeaker #publicspeakingcoach #publicspeakingtips #presentationskills #learn

In this episode, I interview Adrian Booher and evaluate her speech on The Golden Rule! To connect with Adrian, go to www.adrianonlife.com where you can also find her free email course! To have your speech evaluated on my podcast, please send me an email with the subject line Evaluation to speakingcoachkelly@gmail.com This channel is for new and aspiring motivational speakers and public speakers. Learn from international speaker Kelly Kaye Walker her best public speaking tips and presenting skills to help small business owners, coaches, and entrepreneurs improve their communication skills and reach more of their ideal clients. Kelly also shares the details of her ongoing quest to continue applying for a TedX Talk until she is finally accepted! The focus of this channel is to: - Help you get better at Public Speaking - Show you ways to connect more deeply with your audience - Improve your storytelling - Level up your communication skills - Share presentation tips for stage or Zoom - Overcome the fear of public speaking - Create and encourage more public speakers Need help getting better at public speaking? Want to be a motivational speaker? Want to just not suck at presentations? Let's chat! Book a free 30 minute game plan session at https://tidycal.com/kellywalker/gameplan Check out my speaker coaching options at: www.speakingcoachkelly.com/coaching #publicspeaking #motivationalspeaker #publicspeakingcoach #publicspeakingtips #presentationskills #learn