You know that moment right before you speak — when your heart’s pounding, your throat tightens, and your brain suddenly blanks?
That’s not you being unprepared. That’s your nervous system trying to keep you safe.
In this short, to-the-point episode, we unpack what’s really happening in your body before high-stakes conversations — and how to work with it, not against it — so your voice can finally keep up with your ideas.
You’ll walk away with a simple, body-based technique you can use anytime you need to find your steady, confident voice — whether it’s in a meeting, a tough conversation, or a big presentation.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
→ Why your body’s stress response hijacks your voice (and how to stop taking it personally)
→ A quick 3-step grounding practice you can do in under 30 seconds
→ The link between physiological safety and vocal confidence
→ What real calm sounds like — and why it’s your secret communication superpower
LISTEN IF...
You’re tired of overthinking every word and want to sound as confident as you actually are.
YOUR NEXT MOVE
Join me for my free live masterclass, Tuesday, October 14th:
Say It Like You Mean It: Find and Use Your Most Confident Voice.
You’ll learn how to regulate your nervous system, quiet self-doubt, and communicate with clarity and calm — even when the stakes are high.
→ Reserve your spot: https://sowtospeak.com/live
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