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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 12 MIN

Sean Tyler Foley: The Power to Speak Naked—Overcoming Stage Fright and Finding Your Voice

from Hidden Secrets in Books · host Dominic

What if the secret to captivating any audience isn't visualizing them naked—but getting naked with your truth?Sean Tyler Foley—actor, #1 bestselling author of The Power to Speak Naked, Managing Director of Total Buy In, and veteran podcast guest with over 300 episodes—joins us for a hilarious, inspiring, and practical conversation about public speaking, storytelling, and finding your voice.With an acting career spanning 35 years and credits including Freddy vs. Jason, Carrie, Door to Door, and the Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime, Sean Tyler Foley has spent decades in front of audiences. But his path wasn't easy—at 17, he survived a medical incident that paralyzed the left side of his body for over a year. That experience taught him resilience and the power of showing up authentically, no matter the obstacles.In this episode, Sean Tyler Foley dispels the myth that visualizing an audience naked calms your nerves, shares the five insider tips every speaker needs to know, and explains why what you're afraid to say is exactly what your audience needs to hear. He also reveals how to discover your why, tell a compelling story even when your life doesn't feel exciting, and engage or re-engage any audience.If you're a speaker, entrepreneur, or anyone who's ever felt stage fright, this conversation with Sean Tyler Foley will give you the tools and confidence to get your message heard.In this episode, we explore:· Where stage fright comes from and how to overcome it· Why visualizing an audience naked is a myth· The power of story and how to tell a compelling one· How to discover your audience and determine your client avatar· How to discover your why· How to give better, more engaging presentations· How to engage or re-engage your audience· Why you're networking wrong and how to fix it· Five insider tips every speaker needs to know· How Sean's recovery from paralysis shaped his perspective on resilienceConnect with Sean Tyler Foley:· Website: https://www.seantylerfoley.com/· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantylerfoley/· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPaMWxi5lGc_msriWtO45eAGet Instant Access to Weekly Trainings & "Drop The Mic" Free Training:https://www.seantylerfoley.com/

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