Reflections

Dana was checking all the boxes. High-level corporate job. Clear path to success. Praise from mentors.But something felt off. She was told to “man up” and lead like everyone else. To speak like someone she wasn’t. And for a while, she did. But deep inside, her soul...

You know that moment when you’re about to speak, and something inside you wants to run for the hills? The tight chest. The dry mouth. The voice in your head whispering, “Who am I to say this?” Ever tried to “pick yourself up by your bootstraps" and push through” all...

I thought I was doing everything right. For years, I believed success in business meant having a rock-solid plan. I bought into the promise that if I could just create the perfect program, follow the right marketing strategy, and stick to a rinse-and-repeat system…...

Think memorizing every word will save you from brain freeze? Think again. Brain freeze doesn’t just happen in the moment—it starts long before we ever step up to the mic. It starts with how we prepare. It’s human nature to try to control things—especially when the...

Have you ever caught yourself mid-sentence thinking, “Am I even making sense?”That’s exactly where Eric Ayers was as he stepped into his live coaching session on Soulful Speaking. Despite years of research and deep knowledge, imposter syndrome kept creeping in....

When I was a kid growing up in Southern California, I lived for popsicles on hot summer days. I’d eat them as fast as I could—until the inevitable brain freeze hit. That sudden, icy grip that stopped me in my tracks. As it turns out, the same thing can happen in...

Life has a funny way of guiding us toward what we need most. 🌬️ Sometimes with a whisper.💫 Sometimes with a nudge.💥 Sometimes with a shove.  There’s a quote or two about that. Maybe you’ve heard this one:"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was...

Most of us are taught that public speaking is a monologue—a solo performance that puts all the pressure on us to entertain, inform, or inspire. But here’s the truth: Speaking that truly connects isn’t about delivering from a podium; it’s about sharing an experience....

Have you spent most of your life as the person behind the person? If you’re suddenly feeling called (or downright pushed) by the Universe to step into the spotlight ... You are not alone. Emily McGregor is a creative powerhouse who’s spent over 20 years calling the...