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Everyone’s out here chasing charisma…

But no one’s talking about what actually earns you trust when the spotlight’s hot or the Zoom room goes silent:

Emotional control.

Yep.

Not the sexiest leadership skill, but hands down one of the most important—and most ignored.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why this quiet little superpower matters way more than that perfectly timed TED Talk hand gesture.

Here’s what we cover (with plenty of real talk + practical tips):

• What emotional control actually is—and what it isn’t
• What to do (and not do) when feedback feels like a personal attack
• How to stop spiraling when your team doesn’t get it the first time
• What happens when you panic on stage—and how to recover like a pro
• How emotionally mature speakers hold the room (even when people walk out 👀)

Because listen… composure is magnetic. It builds trust. It builds presence.

And it makes you the kind of speaker and leader people actually want to follow—not just clap for.

So whether you’re leading 1:1, managing a team, or standing center stage—this episode is your pep talk and your playbook.

🎤 Want more? Grab these:

🎧 10 Mistakes That Kill Your Vocal Presence (Free Download)
🚀 The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

You’ve got the message. Let’s make sure it lands with power, presence, and zero panic. 💥

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Let’s be honest:

If you’re softening your message so everyone likes you... you’re not leading.
You’re performing.

And I get it. It’s human to want approval.

➛ But here’s the truth: You can’t inspire change while trying to keep everyone comfortable.

That’s why today’s episode — Part 3 of The Speaker’s Code — is all about one of the most overlooked (and most magnetic) elements of powerful speaking: CONVICTION.

Great speakers don’t perform to be liked.
➛ They speak from conviction to serve.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

🔥 Why most speakers dilute their message (and how to stop)
🎯 Why belief transfer matters more than an information dump
👏 How to speak from a place of knowing — not proving
🧭 Why your inner work shapes your external impact (yes, people can feel it)

And I’ll also give you a simple challenge to help you clarify and own your core conviction — so you can build your next talk around it.

Here’s the deal: your audience doesn’t need more noise.
They need a voice they can trust.

And when you speak with clarity and conviction, you become that voice.

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10 Mistakes That Kill Your Vocal Presence → speaklikeitmatters.com/vocal

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Ever told your story on stage and walked away with applause… but no real engagement?

No follow-ups.
No “that changed me.”
Just a few polite head nods and a “you’re so brave.” 😬

➛➛➛ Here’s the truth: storytelling alone isn’t enough.
Not if you want to lead, connect, and inspire action.

In this episode — Part 2 of The Speaker’s Code — I’m sharing how to stop dumping your diary onstage and start using your story as the powerful, strategic tool it was meant to be.

You’ll learn:

• Why “just tell your story” is actually dangerous advice
• The 3 elements every story needs to land and lead (yes, every one)
• How to make your message the point — not your pain
• What separates stories that move people from stories that just… impress them
• How to map out your own signature story (without overthinking it)

Because your story isn’t meant to be entertainment or emotional exposure.
It’s meant to lead.
To teach.
To move.

And if you’re ready to stop performing and start communicating with power — this episode is your roadmap.

🎁 Want extra support? Grab my FREE guide:
“10 Mistakes That Kill Your Vocal Presence” at
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Let’s turn your story into strategy — and your voice into something people trust (and remember). 🎤

Listen to Part 1 of the Speaker Code Series HERE

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Are you performing… or actually leading when you speak?
(And no — I don’t mean Broadway-level jazz hands. I mean that subtle, exhausting need to sound polished, perfect, and “on” every second you're on stage.)

If your speaking feels a little too rehearsed, a little too robotic, and your audience still isn’t responding the way you hoped, this episode might be the slap-in-the-face clarity you didn’t know you needed.

In this first episode of my 3-part series The Speaker’s Code: The Real Rules of Speaking That Actually Matter, we’re unpacking what really separates forgettable presenters from those magnetic, trusted voices who move rooms (and markets).

You’ll learn:

• The real difference between presence and performance (and how to know which one you’re doing)
• The well-meaning “rules” that are secretly sabotaging your connection
• How to use The Power Triad to instantly elevate your authority
• What audiences actually remember (hint: it’s not your polished presence)

By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly what performative habit to ditch this week so you can show up more powerfully — and more like you.

Because here’s the deal: Your message isn’t meant to be performed.

It’s meant to be felt, trusted, and acted on.

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“10 Mistakes That Kill Your Vocal Presence” at
speaklikeitmatters.com/vocal

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Let’s just say… my brain and I needed to have a little chat.

I found myself foggy, scattered, overstimulated, and mentally exhausted by 11 a.m.—on a good day.

Turns out, my attention span hadn’t disappeared.

It had been hijacked.

So in this episode, I’m getting personal and walking you through 5 specific ways I’m taking back my brain—one tiny, rebellious act at a time.

No woo-woo fluff. Just real, grounded practices that are helping me reconnect with clarity, focus, and my own thoughts again.

💥 Here’s what I dive into:

• Why I’m reading real books again (and retiring the 1.5x audio habit)
• How writing by hand is saving my creativity
• What happens when I leave my phone behind and just… walk
• The scroll rule I now swear by (because my brain deserves better)
• How I’m using AI as a tool—not a crutch for lazy thinking

If your brain feels overstimulated but undernourished—this episode might just be your reset.

🎧 Tune in, and let’s get back to thinking clearly, deeply, and intentionally.

✨ Bonus resource:
Want to sound more confident and credible when you speak? Start with your voice.
👉 Download your free vocal guide: 10 Mistakes That Kill Your Vocal Presence

👉 Check out The Speaker Accelerator program: www.speaklikeitmatters.com/speaker-accelerator

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Ever felt like your voice betrayed you at the exact moment you needed it most?

You weren’t underprepared. You weren’t under-qualified.

But your vocal cords had other plans—and suddenly you sounded like a breathy robot trying to deliver a TED Talk mid-panic attack. 😬

Yeah… I’ve been there.
(Like, on-stage-in-front-of-3,000-people level “been there.”)

In this episode of Speak Like It Matters, I’m walking you through the most common mistakes that throw your voice off when you’re nervous—and how to fix them so you can sound calm, grounded, and confident even when you’re freaking out on the inside.

💥 What we cover:

• The real reason your voice gets shaky (and how to fix it fast)
• Why “sounding professional” is killing your connection
• The vocal warm-up you didn’t know you needed
• How to stop rushing your talk like it’s a hostage escape plan

These strategies are real, doable, and won’t make you sound like a second-rate Siri.

And if you want to take this further and truly master your vocal presence?

👉 Grab my free guide: 10 Mistakes That Kill Your Vocal Presence

Check out my comprehensive speaking program here: https://www.speaklikeitmatters.com/speaker-accelerator

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Ever feel like you're saying all the right things… but no one’s buying it?

Like your words are polished, your slides are on point — but something’s just off?
Chances are, it’s not your content. It’s your body language.

In today’s episode of the Speak Like It Matters Podcast, I’m calling out 3 subtle-but-deadly body language mistakes that could be quietly destroying your credibility every time you speak — on stage, on video, or even in a boardroom.

I’m not here to shame you. I’m here to help you fix it — fast.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• 👀 One thing you are doing with your eye that makes people stop trusting you (and how to look engaged without being creepy)
• ✋ The hand gesture sabotaging your message and what to do with them instead
• 🧍‍♀️ The posture problem that screams “I don’t belong here” (and how to own the room without saying a word)

No jargon. No fluff. Just real-world fixes that you can try today.

You have too much brilliance to let a few unconscious habits dilute your presence. So let’s fix that — together.

✨ Want to go deeper?

👉 https://www.speaklikeitmatters.com/guide — 10 Steps to Powerful Presentations
👉 https://www.speaklikeitmatters.com/power-session — 1:1 Power Session to master your speaking skills
👉 https://www.speaklikeitmatters.com/speaker-accelerator — The Speaker Accelerator for visionary leaders

Let’s stop blending in — and start speaking like it matters.

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You can be smart, skilled, and well-spoken… and still not connect with your audience.

Yep. I said it.

If your message isn’t landing the way it should, there’s likely a few sneaky mistakes slipping into your delivery—and I’m calling them out in this episode.

In this episode of Speak Like It Matters, I’m breaking down 5 sneaky mistakes that even smart, seasoned leaders make when they speak.

These aren’t the obvious, “don’t read your slides” kind of tips. I’m talking about the subtle missteps that quietly sabotage your credibility, connection, and confidence.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• What actually makes you sound disconnected (spoiler: it’s not nerves)
• The difference between “performance” and real presence
• Why too much information is killing your credibility
• How to tell a story that doesn't put people to sleep
• The one adjustment that makes your delivery instantly more engaging

If you’re tired of blending in and ready to speak like a leader people remember, this one’s for you.

🎁 Resources to help you go deeper:

✨ 10 Steps to Powerful Presentations – Free Guide
🎙️ Book a 60-Min Power Session
🔥 Join the Speaker Accelerator Intensive

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