Whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, advocating for yourself, or sharing your message on a larger stage, the fear of speaking is something that affects 75% of people. But what if speaking didn’t have to feel so terrifying?

In this episode, we’re talking with Linda Ugelow, a speaking confidence and vocal coach, about overcoming the fear of speaking, embracing your voice, and taking up space with confidence. Linda shares how past experiences shape our fears, how to rewire old stories, and why play, creativity, and self-compassion are the keys to unlocking your voice. If you’ve ever felt nervous about speaking—whether at work, on camera, or in personal conversations—this episode is here to shift your mindset and give you practical tools to step into your power.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why most speaking fears are rooted in past experiences—and how to uncover yours
• The impact of childhood conditioning on our ability to use our voices confidently
• Techniques like emotional freedom tapping (EFT) and self-compassion to clear speaking anxiety
• How to reframe negative feedback and handle criticism without internalizing it
• Why play and creativity are essential tools for finding your authentic voice

MEET LINDA UGELOW:

Linda Ugelow (YOU-guh-lo) is a speaking confidence and vocal coach, author of Delight in the Limelight, and host of the Delight in the Limelight podcast. Once paralyzed by the fear of speaking, Linda transformed her experience and now helps professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives speak with confidence—whether online, on stage, or in everyday conversations. With a master’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapy/Movement Studies and decades of experience as a performer, she combines movement, psychology, and mindset work to help people find their true voices.

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

“Speaking is part of our human design. It’s not about ‘getting over’ fear—it’s about uncovering the stories that created it in the first place.” – Linda Ugelow

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