What Speaking at the Women Thrive Summit Taught Me About Confidence, Leadership and Using Your Voice

In this episode of Reclaim Your Voice, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my experience speaking at the Women Thrive Summit 2026.From delivering my 45-minute keynote, How I Rebuilt My Confidence and Found My Voice Again, to navigating the mindset, preparation and reality of stepping onto a virtual stage in front of over 200 women in business.This episode is a real and honest debrief of what it’s like to grow into your voice as a speaker, build confidence in business, and step into leadership as your business evolves.I share what I’ve learnt about public speaking, why over-preparing can sometimes disconnect you from your message, and how trusting yourself in the moment is often where the real impact happens.We also explore the power of being in the right rooms, the importance of mentorship and community, and how opportunities, collaborations and connections naturally expand when you step into visibility.If you’re a coach, business owner or entrepreneur who wants to grow your confidence, improve your public speaking skills, and use your voice more powerfully in your business, this episode will speak directly to you.In this episode, we cover: My experience speaking at the Women Thrive Summit 2026  What it really takes to deliver a powerful keynote talk  Confidence in business and how it evolves as you grow  Why public speaking is a skill you can develop  The balance between preparation and authenticity  How to avoid sounding overly rehearsed or inauthentic  The importance of structure in a signature talk  What I’ve learnt about leadership and using your voice  The power of mentorship, coaching and being supported as a speaker  Behind the scenes of a global online summit experience  Building connections, collaborations and opportunities through visibility  Why stepping into bigger rooms expands your identity as a business owner  Reclaiming your voice and growing into the next level of leadership Resources & Mentions: Women Thrive Summit 2026  Upgrade to VIP to access all summit replays This episode is for you if you: Are a woman in business at a growth stage  Want to build confidence and trust yourself more  Feel ready to step into leadership and visibility  Want to improve your public speaking or start speaking  Know you are capable of more, but feel the stretch of that next level  Want to reconnect with your voice and express yourself more clearly Let’s connect:If you listened to this episode or attended the summit, I would love to hear from you.What landed?What shifted?What stayed with you afterwards?Send me a message or share your biggest takeaway. @iamsavannamaddenRegister for my Free Masterclass hereGrab My Free Reclaim Your Voice Audio & Video Series HereFollow me on Instagram hereBook you Free 20minute call with me here