The Speaking Up Podcast

Did you know public speaking, otherwise known as Glossophobia, is one of the most common fears of Americans?

More people are scared of public speaking than they are heights, spiders, or even death. So in this episode I want to help you be less afraid, to stop those palms sweating and to give you the confidence to let your voice be heard.

I will go through these tried and tested tips to help you prepare and deliver a top presentation:

Step 1: It's normal to feel a little nervous.

Step 2: There is no such thing as over-prepared.

Step 3: If you make a mistake, just keep going.

Remember, nerves are good - nerves drive you, motivate you and push you to be your best self, so this is about helping you to channel those nerves into positive energy so you can crush your public speaking fears for good!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{4:19} A little excitement goes a long way

{5:01} Practice, practice, practice

{5:39} Do not dwell on mistakes

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As you start to see the result of your hard work and an increase to your income, do you ever feel like you don't deserve what you have? Or that you're not good enough, and you've somehow bluffed your way to where you are?

Imposter syndrome is something we all deal with at some time in our professional lives, especially as we begin to climb the ladder and see more success, but not everybody likes to talk about it.

In this episode, I'm going to help you learn how to combat the self doubt, become a more confident you and cast away the shadow of imposter syndrome. I define what what exactly imposter syndrome is, and offer some quick tips that have helped me combat imposter syndrome over the years.

Remember, it's completely normal to doubt yourself. It doesn't make you weak, it makes you human!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:35} You deserve this

{2:32} Overnight success is a myth

{4:18} Imposter syndrome is holding you back

{5:54} Imposter syndrome is misplaced gratitude

{7:58} Focus on what you can do in the present

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It's very easy to think that you and your colleagues will be friends - after all you spend so much time together - but that's not always the case. Don't let someone else's bad attitude or poor treatment of you or dismissal of your accomplishments undermine your achievements.

In today's episode we're going to talk about how it's business, not personal when you're in the workplace.

I wish someone had taught a class on "how to separate business from personal". I would've signed up for that class and been in the front row! When I started in NYC at the #1 news market in the world, I was naive. I thought everyone would be my friend. I assumed if I was nice to someone they would be nice right back, but when I was climbing the ladder not everyone was nice, there was a lot of competition and I realized not everyone wanted to be my friend. It was kind of a rude awakening for this Canadian born and raised girl.

I learned pretty quickly that nice actions aren't necessarily reciprocated and that the environment was competitive. This is why you need to speak up for yourself, make note of your achievements and don't be afraid to let others know what you have accomplished and what role you played in the completion of a project -- you need to be your own best advocate!

The truth is, you and your colleagues don't have to be friends. In fact, when a colleague is treating you badly, ask yourself, "would I even want to be friends with this person outside of work?" If the answer is "no" then keep repeating… It's business, not personal.

Point 1: Drawing a line between personal and work and sticking to it.

Point 2: "no" is a complete sentence.

Point 3: Dealing with customers that lash out.

Point 4: It's okay if your colleagues don't like you or approve of you.

Point 5: Speak up for yourself and not assuming others know your side of the story.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:28} Have confidence in your abilities

(2:30} A rude awakening

{3:52} Separate business and personal relationships

{4:42} Be the person who lifts others up

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Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

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Welcome back to The Speaking Up Podcast. What if I told you that you already have exactly what it takes to create a strong, authoritative personal brand? You already know who you are. The key is to let everyone else know, too. And you can do this by creating a stand-out personal brand that shows you in your best light--all day, every day.

In today's episode we're going to talk about personal branding. It can feel like an intimidating topic, especially if you're just starting out. But I can promise you that it's not that complicated.

You'll learn:

• What a personal brand is and why it matters
• How I developed my personal brand using 3 simple but powerful questions
• The 5 life-changing steps to develop your personal brand

When we hear the words "personal brand," we often assume it refers only to entrepreneurs and influencers. This just isn't true. Everyone has a personal brand. Everyone can benefit from learning about how to showcase themselves in a positive and empowering way, whether that's on social media, in the boardroom, or on your LinkedIn profile.

Having a strongly defined personal brand instills a sense of credibility. It influences the way others see how you move through the world, both personally and professionally. It shows that you care how you show up in the world. It shows that you take pride in your image and believe in your own unique strengths and abilities.

It's not a conscious thing. But people do respond differently to workers who show up ready to thrive, ready to bring something new to the table, rather than those who seem shy or standoffish. If you're fading into the background, you'll never climb the ladder.

I learned the hard way in broadcast journalism. There's nothing scarier than reading off a teleprompter for the first time on live television. I had some missteps, and I probably missed out on some opportunities because I didn't have the confidence in my twenties that I do now! But sometimes you don't realize what you're capable of until you're forced to just… do it. Diamonds are forged under pressure, right?

Before I share my 5 life-changing tips to get started on developing your own personal brand, here are the 3 questions I asked myself to develop my own personal brand:

"What do I want to be known for?"

"What's my story?"

"How will I show it?"

In the episode, I get into the detail of how the answers to these simple questions shaped my personal brand.

These are the five steps I recommend to my clients when they're working on developing a personal brand. I walk them through these steps and help them design a strategic game plan.

In this episode I take you through these steps in more detail so that you can do the same.

Step 1: Define your purpose

Step 2: Decide on your desired outcome or vision

Step 3: Start creating your personal brand considering how you want to be perceived.

Step 4: Develop a strategy and craft your message.

Step 5: Execute your personal brand and tell your story.

No matter what space you occupy in the world, it all starts with a strong, solid sense of self. Whatever your desired outcome is, you'll need a strong personal brand. It won't happen overnight and you can of course start small by giving your digital presence a boost, asking thoughtful questions during meetings for example. Your confidence will shine through and give you an edge.

Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:54} What is a personal brand?

{4:50} Nothing we do in life is pointless

{5:57} What do you want to be known for?

{8:22} What is your purpose?

{9:35} Dress for the position you want

Connect with Elizabeth:

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Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

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Welcome to the Speaking Up Podcast. I'm Elizabeth Koraca, a professional career coach and former Reuters television anchor, who has interviewed some of the most successful leaders in the world. I've traveled the globe and learned countless strategies, which you can put into practice today so you can speak with confidence and authority.

I was once a very shy and fearful child and this continued into my young adult life. But when I was thrown into my career as an anchor in the world's number one TV market, I quickly had to get over my fears. And now I work with companies like Google, Samsung square, and many others. We are going to uncover the best tips on how to ask for what you want, gain confidence, shift your mindset, and build a rock solid foundation on which to build a long lasting fulfilling career.

By listening to the Speaking Up Podcast, you are investing in yourself. So get ready to be unshakeable.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:10] How my high school English teacher told me 'don't quit your day job' after a class presentation

{2:49} Learning to speak up for myself

{4:17} Transitioning from TV Anchor to Career Coach

{6:00} Confidence comes from within

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/