From the moment we arrive in this world, the “shoulds” start stacking up. Be polite. Work hard. Get the gold stars.Follow the rules. Stay safe. Fit in.Don’t be too loud. Don’t be too much. Don’t take up too much space. Don’t be too...
I’ve been hearing one thing a lot lately: “I’ve taken other visibility and speaking programs, but something felt off.” People come to me after trying to do it “right.” They’ve followed the formulas, mastered the frameworks, and still feel unseen — and maybe a little...
“I was woven in the womb with anxiety.” That line stopped me. In this week’s Soulful Speaking conversation, digital marketing strategist Berlyn Komar shared what it’s like to step into visibility when your body wants to disappear. She’s a natural listener — someone...
Most speakers are chasing the wrong goal. They think the best measure of success is feeling comfortable. Clear. Capable. Composed. But “comfortable” rarely moves an audience. The truth is: comfort and radiance cannot coexist. When you aim for comfort, you flatten your...
We all wear masks. They protect us, hide us, and can eventually become so familiar we forget they’re even there. In my recent two-part conversation with Kremena Yordanova on the Soulful Speaking Podcast, we explored what happens when those masks begin to fall away —...
For years, I struggled with making offers. Sometimes I completely forgot to ask.Other times, I’d over-explain like a District Attorney proving my case on Law & Order. Neither felt good.Neither worked. I still remember one of my earliest workshops. The room was...
