Stop Hoarding Your Brilliance: Why Your Voice Is Bigger Than Your Fear with Leisa Reid

My guest today is Leisa Reid. Leisa Reid is known as The Speaking Strategy Mentor and is the Founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now™ and the CEO of the International Speaker Network™. Having delivered over 600 talks and authored 9 books, Leisa has helped business owners scale their impact beyond 1:1 — through the power of speaking. She believes speaking isn’t just about giving a talk; it’s about creating a consistent strategy to get booked, stay booked, and attract clients for the lifetime of your business. Leisa is passionate about showing experts how to use speaking as a serious revenue pathway, without the pressure of being perfect or “salesy.” Her down-to-earth approach and proven system empower business owners to confidently share their message, grow their business, and make the impact they were born to create. In this episode we discuss public speaking, building confidence, speaking mastery and brilliance hoarding.Website: https://GetSpeakingGigsNow.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/leisareid https://www.instagram.com/getspeakinggigsnow/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisareid/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LeisaReidFB - https://facebook.com/getspeakinggigsnow/ https://www.facebook.com/leisa.reid.2/FREE GIFT - https://GetSpeakingGigsNow.com/tips In this episode you will learn:1. Ways to fill your speaking gig pipeline.2. How to show up as you, in your brilliance so you attract the right people and the right gigs.3. How to craft a crystal clear talk title.“I can certainly relate to self-doubt. And I think anytime I expand or am in a place of discomfort or challenge, I experience that, It's like my Achilles heel, if you will."- 00:05:08“I'll often say that's the key to bookability is being ready to be, say yes." - 00:26:01"Stop hoarding your brilliance.” - 00:52:11Empowerography Live Conference 2026 | April 24th - 26th | Toronto, OntarioThe Empowerography Live Conference 2026 is more than an event, it’s a 2.5-day in-person experience designed to help women reconnect to their voice, their power, and their next chapter.From April 24–26 in Toronto, women from around the world will gather for deep conversations, powerful storytelling, hands-on workshops, and real human connection. This is a space where growth happens, clarity is found, and transformation begins—not through surface-level motivation, but through lived experience, shared wisdom, and intentional action.If you’re craving community…If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported…If you feel that pull to step into more of who you truly are…This is for you.🎟️ Tickets are limited.👉 Learn more and secure your spot at https://shorturl.at/NtvVFContact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#empowerographypodcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #findingyourpurpose #podcast #womensupportingwomen #soulalignment #heartcentered #selflove #resilience #personalgrowth #mindset #purpose #transformation #selfworth #selfawareness #reflection #embodiment #awareness #transformation #confidence #mindset #storytelling #love #gratitude #yourbrilliance #innertruth #coach #celebration #voiceempowerment #confidence #dream #performance #conversation #innervoice #selfcare #thepowerofthepause #leadership #communication #collaboration #yourvoicematters #serviceoverself #bestsellingauthor #publicspeaking #resonance #selfsabotage #getspeakinggigsnow #voice #authenticvisibility #speakingstrategy #voiceyourstory #internationalspeakernetwork #speakingstrategymentor #selfdoubt #speakinggigspipeline #brilliancehoarding #confidencebuilding #womensvoices #voiceempowerment #ignoranceonfire #speakingconfidence #personaldevelopment #talkcreation