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🎧 Episode 151: From Stage Fright to Spotlight with Linda Ugelow (Part 1)

In this episode, we dive deep with Linda Ugelow, presence and performance coach, into her remarkable journey from experiencing debilitating stage fright to helping others find their authentic voice and presence. From her background as a professional dancer to becoming an expert in transforming visibility fears, Linda shares insights that bridge somatic psychology with practical application.

We explore:

• The journey from performer to presence coach
• Understanding the deep roots of visibility fears
• The powerful connection between body wisdom and authentic presence
• How childhood experiences shape our relationship with being seen
• The transformation from managing anxiety to eliminating it
• The role of movement and somatic awareness in building confidence
• Creating authentic presence on camera and stage
• The importance of positive reflection in building confidence

🔑 Key takeaways:

1. Fear of visibility often stems from past experiences that need to be identified and cleared
2. Traditional anxiety management techniques may not address the root cause
3. Authentic movement and body awareness can transform our relationship with being seen
4. True performance power comes from removing fear rather than managing it
5. Building presence is about practice and creating new automatic responses
6. Positive reflection and speaking life into others can transform relationships and confidence

💡 Quotes to remember: 
"It is a gift to receive attention. Most people experience it as a scary thing because they are expecting judgment." - Linda Ugelow

"Children who are led to feel great about themselves, act out greatness." - Howard Glasser (quoted by Linda)

🌟 Featured Insights:

• The importance of understanding the root causes of speaking anxiety
• How past trauma creates barriers to authentic presence
• The role of non-judgmental witnesses in building confidence
• The power of positive reflection in building authentic presence

📚 Resources:

• Get Linda's book: "Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Step Into Your True Performance Power": https://www.amazon.com/Delight-Limelight-Overcome-Realize-Dreams/dp/1989603947
• Learn more about Linda's Comfy on Camera class and the Delight in the Limelight Accelerator: https://lindaugelow.com/

A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!

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