Are you struggling to feel aligned with your career or personal life? Battling burnout or imposter syndrome? Join us in this rejuvenating episode of Confidence Within podcast as we explore how to find alignment in your life with Master Certified Alignment Coach, Santana Inniss.   After months of feeling burnt out and misaligned with her career, Santana finally asked herself this life-changing question: “What do I need to be doing differently in my work life so that my work life can never pull me so far away from what feels like my own true north?” This question truly changed everything fo ..read more

What is one of the scariest things about public speaking? To most people, it's making a mistake in front of an audience. We've all experienced it. You might be recording a live video, or speaking in a Zoom meeting, or presenting on stage. Everything is going ok. You're in the flow, and then it happens… ...You say something wrong or you do something wrong, and there you are with everyone watching, unsure how to proceed. So what happens when you make a mistake? What should you do? Listen to this episode to find out.   Connect with me online:  Get my FREE mini-course to learn how to bre ..read more

This episode is a must-listen for high-level professionals and entrepreneurs who want to conquer their fear of public speaking and learn to present with confidence and authority. Let's have a moment of honesty. Have you ever started a presentation with an apology for how bad you are at public speaking? How many times have you done that? I've been there and made the same mistake. One of the most significant challenges about starting with an apology is the fact that you are setting the stage for a mistake. Back in your audience's mind, they will be looking for the mistake you are about to make ..read more

Still struggling with public speaking? Mark your calendar for something special!  If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that traditional speaking programs just don’t work. At best, they might teach you a few “hacks” to act more confident (while still feeling miserable inside).  At worst, you’ll learn techniques that seem helpful, but really increase your anxiety.  It’s time to stop following these band-aid solutions and actually get rid of the underlying fear.  Introducing…  Ignite Your Speaking Confidence - a FREE 3-day l ..read more

Is the fear of public speaking holding you back? Has public speaking anxiety kept you from going after a job, starting a business, or getting a promotion?  In today’s episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I share the details of how my life has changed once I built unshakable inner confidence – obliterating my public speaking fear in the process.  I never lacked confidence in my professional skills. But whenever all eyes were on me and I had to stand up and present, that confidence completely disappeared.  I know a lot of you feel the same way. Even though you know deep insid ..read more

Do you struggle with handling unsolicited criticism? Whether a coworker criticizes you or someone leaves a negative comment on your online post, criticism hurts. I’m not here to tell you otherwise. But there are methods to deal with unsolicited criticism constructively. In this episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I share three questions to ask yourself when dealing with unsolicited criticism. I also share my personal stories involving criticism and how I applied this three-question approach to inform my response. Discover how to brush off the criticism when appropriate, learn from the cr ..read more

Have you already tried overcoming a fear of public speaking an failed? Whether you enrolled in public speaking courses, listened to podcasts, watched videos, or read books on public speaking confidence, you still have a public speaking anxiety.  In this episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I share the four reasons why everything you’ve tried so far hasn’t worked for you. I also share what has worked for me and for my clients.  Once you hear these four reasons, you’ll understand why you’re still struggling with public speaking anxiety. And you’ll gain insight into how to transfor ..read more

If someone were to ask you if you’re destined to be a confident and assertive speaker, what would you say? Would you provide reasons why fearless public speaking is not in your future? What if I told you that there’s a path to confidence in your public speaking skills?  In this episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I share the details backing up my assertion that anyone – anyone - can conquer public speaking fear – despite our claims that we are the exception to this rule.  Listen to real-life stories of my clients who overcame the very same excuses that you may be telling yourse ..read more

Have you ever experienced the frustration of presenting to a group of people who seemed disengaged? Or witnessed a presenter struggle to engage a disinterested audience? It’s an unfortunate but common occurrence that can leave you and your audience feeling frustrated.  In this episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I share a vital question that many overlook when it comes to understanding their audience.  Because it’s not just about what you want your audience to learn. There's a powerful mindset shift that holds the key to unlocking a whole new level of engagement. I'll share tha ..read more

Have you ever dreamed of the thrill of victory on the grandest stage of all? Join us in this inspiring episode of the Confidence Within podcast as we delve into the remarkable fencing career of three-time Olympic épée fencer, Courtney Hurley. From her early start in fencing at the age of 5 to her historic bronze medal win at the London Olympics alongside her sister Kelley, Courtney's story is one of dedication, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence. Discover how Courtney's infectious excitement and unwavering mindset of pushing through challenges propelled her and her sister to an Olympic ..read more