What Fear Is Costing You As A Speaker

Navigating Fear and Anxiety: Practical Steps for Growth and ResilienceSUMMARYThere are many fears that can hold people back in their journey to becoming amazing speakers and communicators. In this episode, John and coaching colleague James discuss how fear can be used as useful feedback rather than a stop sign. They explore lingering pandemic-related anxieties, physical manifestations of stress, and common fears such as failure or societal pressures. Together, they offer practical techniques for reframing fear into usable energy and taking small, safe steps towards a supportive environment. Additionally, they emphasise the importance of action, even small ones, to overcome fear and progress in personal growth and self-actualisation. They also touch on the significance of surrounding oneself with supportive people and environments. Both coaches share their personal experiences and offer support for listeners dealing with similar fears, providing valuable insights into how to transform fear into a force for personal development and success.You can reach out to John from the info below, and if you would like to connect with James, you can email him at [email protected]:00 Introduction: Embracing Fear as Feedback00:07 Navigating Pandemic-Induced Fears01:53 Personal Experiences with Fear and Anxiety05:46 The Evolutionary Perspective on Fear11:57 Reframing Fear: From Nerves to Excitement16:07 The Importance of Embracing Change21:36 Overcoming the Fear of Failure22:21 Overcoming Failure and Self-Doubt23:50 The Importance of Feedback26:18 Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People30:52 Managing Fear and Stress32:01 Taking Action to Overcome Fear36:24 Final Thoughts and EncouragementVisit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Radiance Quiz and discover your Charisma Quotient. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.Mentioned in this episode:Speaker Fee AuditFind out in less than a minute if you're undercharging for your speaking and where you need to look to fix any leaks with the Speaker Fee Audit. It's free to take and find out if you're missing out on money.