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Ep 33: "Stop Performing, Start Believing" with Annelise McCarthy
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What does it really take to stand out as a speaker in a noisy world?
The zesty and unapologetically real, Annelise McCarthy, founder of Her Speaking Coach, joins Jeff to explore what speaking with confidence really means.
From overcoming a childhood lisp to building a thriving global coaching business, Annelise shares powerful and counterintuitive lessons on communication, presence, and self-belief. This episode isn’t about tips and tricks, it’s about transforming the way you see yourself, so your voice carries the weight it deserves.
We dive into:
- Why being brilliant isn’t enough if you can’t communicate it memorably.
- The myth that you need to be “serious” to be taken seriously.
- How self-love becomes the ultimate speaking skill.
- The spotlight effect, and why nobody notices your mistakes as much as you do.
- The shift from performance to presence that changes everything.
Whether you’re a founder, leader, or simply someone who wants to use their voice more powerfully, this conversation will remind you: it’s never too late to claim your voice and step into the spotlight on your own terms.
🎧 Tune in and get ready to stop performing - and start connecting.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:40 Journey into Public Speaking
10:25 The Importance of Communication in the Age of AI
12:01 Memorable Moments in Speaking
18:05 The Impact of Empowering Voices
24:14 Self-Love and Communication
27:54 Embracing Anxiety as a Superpower
29:35 The Journey of Self-Discovery
31:27 The Impact of COVID on Personal Growth
34:08 The Mirror Moment: A Turning Point
36:40 Building a Relationship with Self-Love
38:07 The Power of Vulnerability in Storytelling
40:07 From Performance to Authenticity
44:14 Shifting Focus from Self to Audience
48:00 The Foundation of Compassion in Public Speaking
51:21 The Challenges of Entrepreneurship
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