9. Speaking up With Power, Presence and Persuasion with Simone de Haas

How do you feel when you think about public speaking? Does it excite you, or make you want to hide? Many women have powerful messages to spread or a game-changing idea, but fear of judgment holds them back from sharing their voice. Through storytelling, we can learn how to find our voices and speak with authority.      Today, my guest is Simone de Haas, founder and CEO of Seasoned Voices. Stemming a successful career in acting and theater directing, she brings her passion for storytelling, finding your voice and having presence to leaders around the globe.   Simone shares common traps women fall into when they speak up in all different public settings. Whether it's the boardroom or the PTA, every woman will have a time in her life when she wants to share her voice. During this delightful conversation, you will learn practical tips for finding and using your voice, and the confidence that it can build.      In this episode, we cover:  -How Simone took her theater experience and used it to help others find their voice -Ways you can stop undermining your authority when speaking -Getting over the fear of sharing your voice -Setting yourself up for success when public speaking -How to bring your own voice and authenticity to speaking   Connect with Simone Website Online Course – "Finding Your Voice"  IG: @simone_de_haas   Connect with Whitney  IG: @whitneywoman