Find Your Voice, Change Your Life

Today I interview Tyler Foley, who says he never suffered from public speaking anxiety, however, he does distinctly remember having a clear sense of stage fright twice in his life.  As a trained performer and someone who has been on stage since he was six, both times were perplexing to him. He ended up spending the better part of a decade deconstructing the reasons for these incidents. That search became his #1 bestselling book The Power to Speak Naked. Most of Tyler's experience has come from helping others find their voice. He does this by destroying the myth that they are afraid of public speaking and showing them that the true fear they must conquer is public judgement. Now, he is able to rapidly tailor a talk to an audience and deliver it with confidence. __________________ Sean Tyler Foley has been acting in film and television since he was 6 years old. He has appeared in Freddy Vs Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the musical Ragtime. Tyler is the author of the #1 best-selling book The Power to Speak Naked and can help you confidently take the stage and tell your story. Connect with Tyler: sean.tyler.foley@gmail.com seantylerfoley.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantylerfoley/ https://www.facebook.com/seantylerfoley__________________ I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com.     Support the showI’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

Today, I interview Elaine Williams who said that growing up, she felt an emptiness-- that something was wrong with the world. She experienced childhood depression and anxiety, feeling as if no one was really listening to her. Later events led to her feeling like "the lightning rod of the family", having too much directed at her. She felt it was unsafe to speak the truth for fear that it would be used against her. Missing the mark was not an option and her self-image began to crumble. Elaine credits many angels, educators, and mentors along the way for her self-discovery and spiritual awakening. After letting go of resentments, she was able to heal and find her own boldness and identity. Now, it's impossible to miss the fun energy she brings into the room! Email Elaine at elaine@captivatethecrowd.com for a free story handout! __________________ Find her here: elaine@captivatethecrowd.com https://captivatethecrowd.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/captivatethecrowd https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfD1O0ylVZ-3aIG1w6-PoVw https://twitter.com/Elaine_Tweets ___________________I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com.    Support the showI’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

Today, I interview Marti MacEwan who says that although she was a successful speaker, there was a lack of satisfaction after speaking because there was a lingering fear of those eyes on her and the opinions of her audience. No amount of reassurance helped. Marti learned to refocus her energy and was able to overcome stage fright by shifting her awareness and her expectations. Marti who is a professional counselor and "Stage Fright Coach" had some fear of public speaking - the "normal" insecurity and nerves. But when she started to learn to sing solo, she had a complete meltdown. She had no idea where that panic was coming from, why it happened when it did, or what to do about it. Figuring out how to be free of her "fear of public singing" led her to develop the Stage Fright Cure and a professional specialty of helping others be free of their fear of speaking or performing in any setting. She has helped musicians, speakers, leaders, writers, business people and professionals be free of the limiting effects of stage fright. Find Marti here: Get a free guide to The Stage Fright Cure at stagefright.com. https://stagefright.com/rapidrelief/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourstagefrightcoach/ https://www.facebook.com/marti.macewan_________________________I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com.    Support the showI’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

Today, I interview  Caterina Rando who looks back to her childhood in a noisy, overly lively household and not having the courage to speak up in the face of it. She also struggled with feeling a little bit held back due to being a plus-sized female her whole life. Interestingly, she enjoyed public speaking because she had been given permission to speak; her real fear crept in when she was among people with opportunities to chime in with casual conversation. _________________________________ Caterina is a business mentor, sales trainer, and creator of the Expand Your Fempire App and host of the Expand Your Fempire Podcast. Her books include: Learn to Think Differently, from Watkins Publishing, released in over thirteen countries and several languages, A Women’s Guide To Starting a Giving Circle, and her latest book, The ABCs of Public Speaking which quickly hit #1 in four Amazon best-seller categories.Caterina leads The Thrive at Sales Program, The Bliss Retreat for Women Leaders on a Mission, The Sought-After-Speaker Retreat, and more. She is also, the founder of The Thriving Women in Business Center in San Francisco, a place for women to gather and host workshops. Plus she also started the Thriving Women in Business Giving.Find Catarina here: https://www.caterinarando.com/links for a free report on How to Get Booked for Speaking Now. https://www.linkedin.com/in/caterinarando/ https://www.facebook.com/CaterinaRando https://www.facebook.com/thrivingbusiness ____________________________________I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com.   Support the showI’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

Today, I interview Tom Ruwitch who talks about his roots and success in the sales industry. He realized that although he "communicated" and "hustled" all day, the quantity was squelching the quality. What he was doing didn't represent who he truly was and how he felt on the inside. Tom points out that we're taught that the harder we work the better we'll do, and not to lean on others. He has learned how to instead express his vulnerability, build connections with people, help each other, and share a flow of empathy. ___________________________ Tom Ruwitch is the founder and president of Story Power Marketing. Coaches, Consultants, and thought leaders choose Tom to harness the power of storytelling so they can captivate prospects and inspire them to buy. Find Tom here: https://storypowermarketing.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomruwitch/ https://www.facebook.com/tomruwitch https://www.facebook.com/storypowermarketing_______________________________ I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com.  Support the showI’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

Today, I interview, Lorraine LaPointe who talks about the way that our mindset shapes our reactions and views of the world. She is able to share the story of an experience she had as a child, and the impact it had on her in feeling that she could not express herself. Now, talking regularly on her own shows, she has clearly overcome this fear. She says, "there is a deep desire in all of us to be recognized for who we are, and to share our message and our gifts with others." _____________ As a Mindset Fitness Coach & Therapist, Lorraine invites compassionate, service-minded women to discover practical, anytime, anywhere tools that tame and transform toxic self-talk. Better inner balance leads to greater productivity and performance, so they express their message and enjoy time for deeper connections with others in the second-part of life. Find Lorraine here: Https://fb.me/headheartsynergy Https://lorrainelapointe.ca __________________ I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com. Support the showI’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

Today, I interview Steve Peck who catches our attention right away when he says "I knew where I found my voice. I just didn't know where I'd lost it!" As an introvert, Steve had an active and very successful career but experienced moments where he felt that people didn't want to listen to his ideas, so he consequently became quiet. He began to keep things inside and avoid those connections. He has a story of overcoming this mindset and sharing his true voice! _____________________ Steve Peck is a business entrepreneur and purpose-driven entrepreneur! He has had 30 years with marketing and sales strategy. Find Steve here: https://linktr.ee/8peckshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stevepeck/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-peck-mba/ https://www.facebook.com/steve.peck.330 https://twitter.com/steve_peck _________________________ I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com. Support the showI’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

Today, I interview Ted Prodromou who talks about his shy beginnings as an introverted child. He later realized that he had been carrying around years of hurt from being picked on by his siblings. It had really impacted his self-esteem and courage! As adults, his sibling's later apology brought about the sudden realization of the root cause of his fear. The good news is that healing can come anytime! It's not too late! Ted later found himself leading a great team and communicating confidently with the group. He shares the way Speaking Circles changed his life! __________________ Ted Prodromou, America’s Leading LinkedIn Coach, is the award-winning, best-selling author of Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn for Business and Ultimate Guide to Twitter for Business (Entrepreneur Press). Ted is a social selling and online advertising expert and the founder of Search Marketing Simplified, LLC, a full-service social media marketing firm. Ted has been featured on Entrepreneur.com, New York Times, CNBC, and Forbes. You can learn more at www.YourLinkedInCoach.com Here's a LinkedIn Profile Makeover Template https://tedprodromou.com/linkedin-profile-template/ Find Ted here: www.tedprodromou.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/tedprodromou/ www.facebook.com/linkedincoach www.youtube.com/socialsellingtv www.twitter.com/tedprodromou www.instagram.com/socialsellingguy/_________________I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com.Support the showI’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

Today, I interview Steve Sapato who shares stories from his past where he learned how important it is to put yourself out there and let go of your fear of being seen. Learning to speak brings confidence!Steve discusses the way we learn and the mindset that has shaped the way the world interacts and behaves now. Sometimes we don't realize what we have been carrying, but our past always plays a part in who we become. The key is to recognize that there is something that we need to un-learn.When we see what we need to correct, we must decide how to fix it and choose to do it now!_____________________Steve Sapato has been a professional speaker for 40 years. His own experiences led him to create several Signature courses and start SpeakerTalks of Tampa to help people become public speakers, gain confidence, get more opportunities, and enjoy self-confidence.Find Steve here: www.stevesapatoseminars.com/ www.facebook.com/steve.sapato www.linkedin.com/in/stevesapato/ www.instagram.com/stevesapato/._______________________I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com.  Support the showI’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

Today, I interview Meredith Bell who shares an important childhood story and the fears of judgment, rejection, and criticism she has experienced and carried with her. She remembers being afraid to "speak her truth". As a professional adult, she later realized that the common thread within each of her projects was her tendency to think smaller than she should have. She has since realized that she can do more, perform better, and think BIG to accomplish her goals and make a difference!___________________Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast. She has worked with thousands of business leaders, Human Resources professionals, and Learning & Development executives to successfully implement their tools. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In it, Meredith and Denny provide an unprecedented, step-by-step how-to guide for improving communication.Download Meredith's Free Guide: https://growstrongleaders.com/free/_______________________I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com.  Support the showI’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.