233. Sounding Like 'You' on Stage Starts with Ditching This One Habit

There’s this weird thing that happens when smart, articulate business owners get asked to speak:They start sounding… weird.They say stuff like, “What if I told you…”They parrot lines from mentors they admire.They stiffen up, overthink, and suddenly sound like a motivational quote generator instead of a real human.In this episode, I’m sharing where that habit comes from (spoiler: it’s not confidence—it’s ego), why it’s a sign you haven’t fully nailed your speaker identity, and what to do when your “authentic voice” vanishes under pressure.We’ll talk about:🎤 The “Parrot Effect” and why it sneaks in when you’re trying to be impressive🎤 Why scripting makes you feel safe—but also makes you sound like someone else🎤 How to try things on and find your signature speaker style without cringing🎤 A behind-the-scenes story from my pageant days (and the hideous dress that changed everything)This one’s not about being a better speaker.  It’s about noticing when you’re not actually being you.EPISODE  SHOW NOTES👇https://heathersager.com/episode233Send me a note📣 WORK WITH HEATHER  → https://heathersager.com/📧  Get the Hint of Heather NEWSLETTER → https://heathersager.com/newsletterConnect on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermsager/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HeatherSagerSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf this episode hit home, I'd be so grateful if you took a second to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more people find the show.  Thanks for tuning in to the Hint of Hustle podcast! See you next week!