Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety
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The most powerful moment in your presentation is...
79TH Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety The most powerful moment in your presentation is... When you stop talking... completelyYour palms are sweatyHeart racingMind racing for what to say next...So.. you rush. Fill every second with words.Because silence feels like ETERNITY.Most anxious speakers make this critical mistake.What research confirms about silence is shocking: it doesn't weaken your authority.It multiplies it.Studies show speakers who use strategic silence...
You have 5 seconds to respond... what do you say?
78TH Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety Have you been put on spot and asked to speak impromptu? Maybe you're in a job interview and they asked a question you never prepared for or thought about.. Or maybe one minute you're sitting quietly in a meeting and the next minute your boss unexpectedly asks you for an update about the project in front of the entire team ...without having enough time to think, gather, and organize your thoughts. Personally.. It's been the most...
This one belief kept me silent for years (are you falling for it too?)
77TH Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety Perfect speakers are BORING...(Audiences secretly hate polished performances)Your palms are sweaty.Heart racing.Throat... suddenly dry as sandpaper. The perfection trap is killing your speaking dreams Ever noticed how your inner critic gets LOUDER the moment you step towards that stage? It whispers:"Not polished enough""They'll notice every mistake""What if you mess up?"Here's the painful truth I learned in 5 years:Perfectionism...
I spent $6500 to fix my speaking anxiety--here's what worked
76TH Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety I spent $6500 trying to fix my public speaking anxiety.Here's what actually worked.2019: There I was.. asked to respond to a simple question in a mic by the media personThose deep breathing exercises?Useless. Those positive affirmations?Totally failed me. My fake confidence?Exposed. And I felt like the most insecure and least confident person ever. Since then..I tried EVERYTHING the 'experts' recommended: - Weekly Toastmasters...
The science behind your speaking nerves... REVEALED
75TH Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety Reader, Ever wondered how your body reacts to stress and anxiety? Whether it's your upcoming presentation, an important work meeting, or any other stressful situation... Let's find out. Your adrenal glands release 2 kinds of hormones, known as stress hormones: Cortisol Dehydroepiandrosterone (let's call it DHEA) Adrenal glands sit right on top of each kidney [Internet] Both hormones play a crucial role during times of stress:...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (Updated Version)
74TH Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety Back in Jan 2022, when I first joined the Ozark Toastmaster club, I had only one goal in mind: To get rid of anxiety and speaking nerves altogether... COMPLETELY! That's it. All I knew and was told that speaking nerves are always bad and must be eliminated at all cost to gain speaking confidence. But little did I know I was chasing the wrong goals. You see... After years of public speaking training and coaching, I learned that the...
Think networking is ONLY for extroverts?
72ND Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety Ever watched the LOUD ONES get all opportunities?While you sit there... knowing you're just as capable(Maybe EVEN better)But that knot in your stomach when meeting new people? That's costing you more than just comfort.It costed me:→ Lost promotions→ Countless growth opportunities→ And connections that could've changed everythingUNTIL I cracked the code...Most 'conversation tips' assume you're outgoing. Here's what actually works...
11 DEADLY misconceptions about public speaking
71ST Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety This is gonna be a bit controversial but that's what excites me the most about today's issue ;) You see Reader, There's a ton of baseless misconceptions and garbage advice about public speaking which makes me puke every time I hear or read one of those. If you want to know the truth, hang tight. Because you're in for a treat today, and by the end you'd either love this newsletter or hate it, which is exactly what I want. I want...
Yes, I do I have a BEEF...
70TH Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety I told this story at The Moth StorySLAM event in March, 2025. The theme for the story night was "BEEF". I told it in front of 300+ audience members at The Swallow Hill Music, Denver USA. Here's the video recording: -Waqas P.S.-- Have you ever faced a moment in your life that made you feel powerless, just like my school days? I'd love to hear from you :) (I read all replies) Follow me on LinkedIn for more content on public...
These 'fixes' seem helpful… But SILENTLY sabotaging your progress
69TH Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety These speaking anxiety techniques DON'T work But no one on the internet is talking about it... You see Reader, These 5 techniques are like BAND-AIDS to deeper issues... They will NOT help you break free from public speaking anxiety in the long-term and yet many keep trying and relying on these temporary fixes. What these techniques do is they react and do damage control once the anxiety is triggered... But don't do SQUATS when it...
The only newsletter you'll ever need to overcome the crippling fear of public speaking and gain the self-confidence you always desire. (Loved by 1500+ readers every week)