104: {Interview} Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking with Harriet Bratt

Text me!Are you interested in public speaking? Imagine yourself on stage or on being a guest speaker on a podcast.In this conversation, Harriet Bratt shares her journey from coaching to becoming an impactful speaker. She discusses the importance of overcoming fear in public speaking, the logistics of starting a speaking career, and the significance of creating one's own platform. Harriet emphasizes the need for emotional connection with the audience through storytelling and engagement, providing practical tips for aspiring speakers.takeawaysPublic speaking is a skill that requires practice and structure.Fear of public speaking is common, but it can be overcome by taking action.Focus on your audience rather than your own fears when speaking.Craft a powerful message that clearly defines how you help others.Networking is essential for finding speaking opportunities.Creating your own platform can amplify your voice and reach.Storytelling is a powerful tool for connecting with your audience.Engage your audience with questions and interactive exercises.Confidence comes from being willing to try, not from perfection.Internal communication influences external communication and results.Harriet is a powerhouse speaker and mentor on a mission to help ambitious entrepreneurs own the stage, elevate their income, and make serious impact - whilst having a lot of fun along the way. It is one thing to speak - another to IMPACT!With her Warriors approach to mindset, public speaking, and business growth, Harriet supports you to step fully into your power and turn information into unforgettable messages.Having provided keynotes and ran live events for thousands around the world,  plus training hundreds of speakers - along with her online membership Impact  Harriet empowers female entrepreneurs to play with fear, confidently captivate audiences, and create magic on both live and virtual stages.When she’s not teaching others to keep their fire burning & continue to inspire, you’ll find her outdoors with her dogs, embracing travel, or dancing around the house.If you’re ready to amp up your impact, income, and speaking game, she’s here to get you there with flair!Connect with her further HERESupport the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DMABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned Digital Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur.  I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help small business owners to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Caroline Pennington Show Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called CPM. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Let's connect further!!LinkedIn HERE IG @cpennington55 FB HEREChilledVino HERE