37: Gaining confidence to get on stage and get paid with Angela Lussier

Gaining confidence to get on stage and get paid. Ryan Foland speaks with Angela Lussier, an author, podcast host, and award-winning speaker. Angela is the founder of the Speaking School for Women, as well a the CEO of the Speaker Sisterhood, an organization aimed at helping women find their voice and confidence, both on and off stage. What happens when two expert speaker podcast hosts get together? A lot of laughter and a lot superb advice for speakers of all levels. In this podcast, Ryan and Angela cover topics such as building confidence, finding your niche, and having fun with your audience. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How speaking will build your confidence and impact your work, life, and relationships. - How to find your specific niche based on what you are passionate about and what you’ve been successful at doing. - Why it is essential to read your audience before and while on stage. - When to transition from speaking for free to being paid to speak - Some simple breathing exercises that will help anyone calm their nerves before starting to speak