For you who are redefining your confidence, identity, and voice as you move into a new chapter of work and life; incorporating multi-industry experience into concise actionable insights for you to start growing, or dare I say, start blossoming, into the speaker and person you are meant to grow into.
A commonly unspoken indication you are on the right path.
InsightFear commonly triggers a deeply anchored feeling that you want to run and get far away from a particular speaking situation. This feeling influences your thoughts, how your body responds, and how you make decisions. The more I learn about speaking with fear, and the more I mentor and coach people on how they may speak afraid to be more confident, I see more clearly that the deeper meaning is that you are about to step into new and unfamiliar territory. So What?This new territory means you are continuing on your journey forward, deciding not to stay stuck where you are right now. This is so you may experience the next range of goals and experiences you want. This brings with it a wide range of uncertainty because you do not know how to go through until you dig into your courage to step forward. The fear comes in to anchor you into the comfort of what you know, even if it is not an ideal situation you want to stay in. You now know how to survive it no matter how it feels or its results. Feeling a fear of speaking in a situation, or experiencing your confidence being challenged, may mean that you are stepping forward into your right path. You are growing into a new version of you which is changing how you and others see you. Just because you do not know all the answers now, doesn’t mean you do not have all that you need to discover these answers now. You have what you need for your next step. Exercise to ApplyThis short and practical exercise has been provided to subscribers of the Minute Insight Newsletter by Blossoming Speaker. To gain access to these in future editions, please subscribe here. All the best, Susan. |
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For you who are redefining your confidence, identity, and voice as you move into a new chapter of work and life; incorporating multi-industry experience into concise actionable insights for you to start growing, or dare I say, start blossoming, into the speaker and person you are meant to grow into.
Insight Big new year resolutions often fizzle because they’re overwhelming. But confidence builds faster through small, repeatable wins that create momentum. So What? If you want to grow your speaking skills in 2026, start with one intentional, manageable action. Do it. Then hit repeat. This quick-win momentum sets the tone for your year, proving to yourself that change is possible and sustainable. Exercise to Apply Choose one speaking opportunity in January: asking a question in a meeting,...
Insight Self-doubt often feels louder during transition time: closing out a year makes us replay what we “should have done.” But did you know that doubt is not evidence; it’s simply a habit of thought? So What? If you carry self-doubt forward, it will shape how you speak, lead, and connect in the new year. By challenging doubt now, you create a cleaner slate to build your confidence on. Exercise to Apply Write down one recurring self-doubt thought you’ve had this year (e.g., “I’m not good at...
Insight We set goals for fitness, finance, and career but rarely for how we communicate. Yet your speaking skills are a direct reflection of your confidence and influence. Without a plan, the same habits roll into the next year. So What? A quick audit of your speaking experiences this year gives you clarity on what to grow next. This isn’t about judgement; it’s about noticing patterns and creating intentional change. Exercise to Apply List three speaking moments from 2025: one that went well,...