In this episode of The Danni Vee Show, I’m joined by speaking coach and confidence mentor Annelise McCarthy, founder of Her Speaking Coach, for a deeply honest conversation about confidence, visibility, self-trust, and what really holds women back from using their voice.

We unpack the phenomenon Annelise calls the “audacity hangover” that wave of guilt, shame, or self-doubt many women feel after speaking up, being seen, or owning their authority.

This episode goes far beyond speaking skills.

We explore the nervous system, identity, self-leadership, and why confidence is built through imperfect action, not perfection. From self-trust and discipline to compassion, embodiment, and letting go of the need for permission, this conversation is for any woman who knows she’s capable of more but still feels herself shrinking.

🎙️ In this episode, we cover:Why confident women still doubt themselves after speaking up

• The difference between reactive vs proactive self-advocacy

• How shrinking shows up in language, body, and energy

• Why confidence is a nervous system issue, not a mindset flaw

• The role of discipline and self-compassion in leadership

• Why “sucking” is a necessary rite of passage to confidence

• How to build authority through imperfect evidence

• What embodied leadership actually looks like in real life

If you’ve ever felt visible one moment and self-critical the next, this episode will shift how you understand confidence forever.

✨ ABOUT ANNELISE MCCARTHYAnnelise McCarthy is a speaking coach and confidence mentor who helps women and leaders communicate with authority, authenticity, and impact. Through Her Speaking Coach, she supports clients to stop shrinking, build self-trust, and use their voice powerfully in business, leadership, and life.

🌐 CONNECT WITH ANNELISE

Website: https://www.herspeakingcoach.com
Instagram: @herspeakingcoach
LinkedIn: Annelise McCarthy

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