From Fear to Fabulous - Mastering Your Fear of Public Speaking - The Just Great People Podcast

In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Barry Eustance interviews Fiona Brennan-Scott - communication coach, speaker, and author of Breathtaking Communication - on how to turn anxiety into confidence when speaking in public.Fiona shares her journey from the world of drama to becoming a specialist in communication skills for professionals and leaders. She explains why so many people fear public speaking, how that fear manifests, and what can be done to overcome it with long-term success. The conversation covers the often-underestimated importance of communication in leadership, how physical tension can impact vocal performance, and why audience connection is more important than chasing perfection. Fiona also introduces her online academy, which offers flexible, self-paced learning for anyone ready to strengthen their communication style. Key Topics Covered:Understanding the root of public speaking fear and how to address itWhy communication is a core leadership skill, not a soft skillHow body awareness affects vocal strength and clarityThe role of preparation and purpose in speaking with confidenceWhat Fiona’s online academy can offer those ready to improve If you're a business leader, aspiring speaker or simply someone who wants to express themselves more effectively, this episode is an essential listen.  Watch now to start your journey from fear to fabulous. TitlesMastering Breathtaking CommunicationOvercoming the Fear of Public Speaking Sound Bites"It's not easy. It's challenging to do it well.""You can't easily fail if you have scaffolding.""It's a ubiquitous problem that can be resolved." Chapters00:00 Introduction to Breathtaking Communication02:09 Fiona's Journey into Communication05:21 The Importance of Communication in Leadership08:39 Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking11:16 Identifying Goals and Outcomes13:21 Understanding Tension and Voice Production16:34 The Role of Audience Engagement19:19 The Book and Academy Overview25:55 Breathtaking Communication Online Academy26:55 The Prevalence of Communication Issues in Leadership Useful LinksFiona Brennan-Scott’s LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fionabrennanscott/Breathtaking Communication’s Academy (course)https://academy.breathtakingcommunication.com/products/courses/academy-courses  Breathtaking Communication – The Bookhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Breathtaking-Communication-Techniques-Everyday-Leaders/dp/B0C7DX5J45/ref=sr_1_2 The Sixsess Consultancy’s Training Courseshttps://sixsess.org/training/Barry Eustance’s LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/ Keywordscommunication, leadership, public speaking, confidence, coaching, training, audience engagement, fear of speaking, personal development, Breathtaking Communication, fear of public speaking, mastering public speaking, corpsingI hope you really enjoyed our podcast and found it to be inspiring and insightful.Please remember to LIKE our podcast and please DO SUBSCRIBE !!I really look forward to reading and replying to your thoughts and comments.Many thanksKindest regardsBarry