In this inspiring episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I welcome my client, Timothy McLean—author, certified life coach, retired Army Major, and Department of Defense senior leader—who shares his incredible journey of overcoming imposter syndrome and public speaking anxiety.

Timothy reveals how my coaching program, Brilliant Speakers Academy®, helped him transform from a hesitant speaker to a confident presenter, empowering his personal growth and ability to create an impact in his community.

If you’ve ever struggled with public speaking, doubted your abilities, or feared stepping into the spotlight, this conversation will leave you motivated, equipped, and ready to step up and speak up.

Timothy L. McLean’s website: https://www.mindfulselfwithtimothymclean.com/

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Ever been caught off guard and needed to speak without preparation? Whether it's a sudden question in a meeting, a surprise toast at a wedding, or an unexpected interview question, impromptu speaking is a valuable skill.

Unfortunately, it’s also everyone’s biggest fear. So, if you struggle with speaking on the spot, you’re not alone!

In this episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I’m sharing some of my best public speaking tips and techniques to help you think on your feet and deliver confident and engaging speeches without a script.

Let’s make your impromptu public speaking less scary, more pleasant, and easier for you to succeed in.

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Are you struggling to feel aligned with your career or personal life? Battling burnout or imposter syndrome? Join us in this rejuvenating episode of Confidence Within podcast as we explore how to find alignment in your life with Master Certified Alignment Coach, Santana Inniss.

After months of feeling burnt out and misaligned with her career, Santana finally asked herself this life-changing question: “What do I need to be doing differently in my work life so that my work life can never pull me so far away from what feels like my own true north?” This question truly changed everything for her… and it can for you too.

When you’re in alignment, you’re in the flow. When you’re in the flow, you’re fired up and filled with inspiration, creativity, and purpose. If you’re seeking a greater sense of alignment in your personal life or career, you’re in the right place.

Listen in to Santana’s incredible insights and learn how to overcome limiting beliefs, unlock your truest potential, and find fulfillment in your life.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable steps you can take to reconnect with your purpose and pursue anything with confidence.

Timestamps:

[00:38] Introducing Santana Inniss.

[01:32] What does it mean to feel “out of alignment” and why is it important to live authentically?

[05:53] Santana’s advice on what to do when you feel out of alignment + Her personal experience with burnout and feeling misaligned.

[12:50] How to find alignment in a job that is negatively affecting your health or happiness (without quitting).

[21:04] Dealing with imposter syndrome in switching careers, pursuing a promotion, starting a business, etc.

[27:36] How to know your thoughts and beliefs are limiting you.

[30:22] Actionable steps for overcoming limiting beliefs and pursuing a new career with confidence.

[34:31] The #1 action you can take today to find alignment and purpose in your life.

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Get my FREE GUIDE “5 Proven Steps You Can Take to Boost Your Public Speaking Confidence Right Now”: https://www.byvictorial.com/5steps

Book a DISCOVERY CALL to learn how I help high-level professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs boldly advance their career or business by obliterating public speaking anxiety from within and showing up with genuine confidence, authority, and influence: https://www.byvictorial.com/discoverycall

Website: https://www.byvictorial.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lioznyansky/

Connect with Santana Inniss:

Website: https://www.flofoundations.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santanainniss

IG: https://www.instagram.com/flofoundations

Freebies (Workbooks & Journaling Prompts): https://www.flofoundations.com/freebies

In this episode of the Confidence Within podcast, Arturo shares his journey of overcoming the fear of public speaking, and the transformation he underwent is truly inspiring.

Arturo opens up about his struggles with public speaking, the anxiety he experienced in professional and personal settings, and the missed opportunities in his career due to his fear.

But once he joined my Brilliant Speakers Academy coaching program, he found a way to ignite his inner confidence, learned to show up with genuine authority, and became the best version of himself.

During the interview, Arturo recalls how he had tried various methods to tackle his fear before enrolling in the program, such as watching videos on YouTube, reading blogs, and attending Toastmasters meetings.

However, it wasn't until he joined the program and focused on understanding the root of his fear and anxiety that he started to see significant changes.

By shifting his mindset and embracing daily habits to reinforce his inner confidence, Arturo was able to make impactful changes in his approach to public speaking.

What's truly remarkable about Arturo's story is how the program didn't just help him become a more confident speaker, but also inspired him to seek self-improvement in other areas of his life, leading to a holistic transformation beyond just public speaking.

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Get my FREE GUIDE “5 Proven Steps You Can Take to Boost Your Public Speaking Confidence Right Now”: https://www.byvictorial.com/5steps

Book a DISCOVERY CALL to learn how I help high-level professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs boldly advance their career or business by obliterating public speaking anxiety from within and showing up with genuine confidence, authority, and influence: https://www.byvictorial.com/discoverycall

Website: https://www.byvictorial.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lioznyansky/

What is one of the scariest things about public speaking?

To most people, it's making a mistake in front of an audience.

We've all experienced it. You might be recording a live video, or speaking in a Zoom meeting, or presenting on stage. Everything is going ok. You're in the flow, and then it happens… ...You say something wrong or you do something wrong, and there you are with everyone watching, unsure how to proceed. So what happens when you make a mistake? What should you do? Listen to this episode to find out.

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Book a DISCOVERY CALL to learn how I help high-level professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs boldly advance their career or business by obliterating public speaking anxiety from within and showing up with genuine confidence, authority, and influence: https://www.byvictorial.com/discoverycall

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This episode is a must-listen for high-level professionals and entrepreneurs who want to conquer their fear of public speaking and learn to present with confidence and authority.

Let's have a moment of honesty. Have you ever started a presentation with an apology for how bad you are at public speaking? How many times have you done that? I've been there and made the same mistake.

One of the most significant challenges about starting with an apology is the fact that you are setting the stage for a mistake. Back in your audience's mind, they will be looking for the mistake you are about to make, and chances are, you might even not make it. The sad part is you make the presentation an uphill task because you'll need to work harder to avoid mistakes.

Listen to this episode to learn better ways to start your presentation and build immediate rapport with your audience.

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Get my FREE GUIDE “5 Proven Steps You Can Take to Boost Your Public Speaking Confidence Right Now”: https://www.byvictorial.com/5steps

Book a DISCOVERY CALL to learn how I help high-level professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs boldly advance their career or business by obliterating public speaking anxiety from within and showing up with genuine confidence, authority, and influence: https://www.byvictorial.com/discoverycall

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Still struggling with public speaking? Mark your calendar for something special! 

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that traditional speaking programs just don’t work.

At best, they might teach you a few “hacks” to act more confident (while still feeling miserable inside). 

At worst, you’ll learn techniques that seem helpful, but really increase your anxiety. 

It’s time to stop following these band-aid solutions and actually get rid of the underlying fear. 

Introducing… 

Ignite Your Speaking Confidence - a FREE 3-day live challenge! 

I created this immersive event to help you learn and implement the ONLY evidence-based approach to conquering your fear once and for all. 

This method has helped 100s of high-achieving professionals become confident speakers and skyrocket their careers. 

And now, I’m giving you the bite-sized version for free - with daily live trainings, impactful action steps, and Q&As! 

In just 3 days, you’ll discover… 

• 4 lies you’ve been told about how to overcome your fear of public speaking… and why they’re actually holding you back 

• 5 radical mindset shifts that can change everything… allowing you to obliterate your speaking anxiety from the inside out 

• The 4 steps that anyone can take to become a confident, assertive, and captivating speaker 

Bonus #1: Showcase your new habits and get feedback with a 3-minute video presentation (optional- but by day 3, it won’t seem so scary!) 

Bonus #2: Get support and network with other professionals struggling with public speaking in the exclusive, invite-only Facebook group (optional). 

It’s all happening live October 25th - October 27th at 8pm ET (5 pm PT). 

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Get my FREE GUIDE “5 Proven Steps You Can Take to Boost Your Public Speaking Confidence Right Now”: https://www.byvictorial.com/5steps

Book a DISCOVERY CALL to learn how I help high-level professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs boldly advance their career or business by obliterating public speaking anxiety from within and showing up with genuine confidence, authority, and influence: https://www.byvictorial.com/discoverycall

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Is the fear of public speaking holding you back? Has public speaking anxiety kept you from going after a job, starting a business, or getting a promotion? 

In today’s episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I share the details of how my life has changed once I built unshakable inner confidence – obliterating my public speaking fear in the process. 

I never lacked confidence in my professional skills. But whenever all eyes were on me and I had to stand up and present, that confidence completely disappeared. 

I know a lot of you feel the same way. Even though you know deep inside that you’re great at what you do, your confidence gets shattered as soon as you speak in public. If this resonates with you, you’re going to love this episode. 

Tune in to hear how conquering my own fear of public speaking brought in seemingly endless career and business opportunities and how my clients experienced similar results. 

Want help overcoming your fear of public speaking? 

Sign up for my FREE “Ignite Your Speaking Confidence” challenge. I created this immersive event to help you learn and implement the ONLY evidence-based approach to conquering your fear once and for all. 

The 3-day live challenge will take place virtually on October 25-27, and you can register here: http://www.igniteyourspeakingconfidence.com/

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Book a DISCOVERY CALL to learn how I help high-level professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs boldly advance their career or business by obliterating public speaking anxiety from within and showing up with genuine confidence, authority, and influence: https://www.byvictorial.com/discoverycall

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Do you struggle with handling unsolicited criticism?

Whether a coworker criticizes you or someone leaves a negative comment on your online post, criticism hurts. I’m not here to tell you otherwise.

But there are methods to deal with unsolicited criticism constructively.

In this episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I share three questions to ask yourself when dealing with unsolicited criticism.

I also share my personal stories involving criticism and how I applied this three-question approach to inform my response.

Discover how to brush off the criticism when appropriate, learn from the criticism if applicable, and find humor in the criticism on occasion.

Listen to find out how to shift your perspective on unsolicited criticism and make it work to your advantage.

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Get my FREE GUIDE “5 Proven Steps You Can Take to Boost Your Public Speaking Confidence Right Now”: https://www.byvictorial.com/5steps

Book a DISCOVERY CALL to learn how I help high-level professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs boldly advance their career or business by obliterating public speaking anxiety from within and showing up with genuine confidence, authority, and influence: https://www.byvictorial.com/discoverycall

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Have you already tried overcoming a fear of public speaking an failed?

Whether you enrolled in public speaking courses, listened to podcasts, watched videos, or read books on public speaking confidence, you still have a public speaking anxiety. 

In this episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I share the four reasons why everything you’ve tried so far hasn’t worked for you. I also share what has worked for me and for my clients. 

Once you hear these four reasons, you’ll understand why you’re still struggling with public speaking anxiety. And you’ll gain insight into how to transform your core self – how to transform fear into confidence. 

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Get my FREE GUIDE “5 Proven Steps You Can Take to Boost Your Public Speaking Confidence Right Now”: https://www.byvictorial.com/5steps

Book a DISCOVERY CALL to learn how I help high-level professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs boldly advance their career or business by obliterating public speaking anxiety from within and showing up with genuine confidence, authority, and influence: https://www.byvictorial.com/discoverycall

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