Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety
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82ND Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety Early on when I joined a Toastmaster club in Missouri back in 2022, I was full of passion and this burning desire to become a polished public speaker. Just like speakers whom I had been listening and watching... You know... the likes of Simon Sinek, Tony Robins, and whatnot. Whenever I would go in front of the lectern, I would attempt to put on a facade and act out as if I were one of those polished speakers. Though... a poor...
How I Beat Social Anxiety and Made Talking to Strangers FUN
81st Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety I grew up introverted and painfully shy kid in Pakistan. I used to dread saying even a simple hello to anyone back in the days--strangers or knowns, it didn't matter. There was this awkwardness whenever I tried and wanted to disappear from the scene... kinda like this ;) But it doesn't have to be like that. Once I overcame my social and public speaking anxieties, everything changed for me... I got better at networking and making...
The biggest LIE your brain keeps telling you...
Imposter syndrome will kill your career. Here’s what nobody will tell you... Every time you think: “I’m just NOT good enough…” “I could never do…” “That’s not who I am…” Your brain is lying to you. Remember the last time you had to speak in a meeting? Or share an idea with someone important? Or challenge someone’s view? That voice in your head probably said: “Stay quiet” “Play it safe” “Don’t attract attention” Sound familiar? Here’s the truth nobody talks about on the internet: That voice?...
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...
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)