The F Word: Facing Fear in Public Speaking

Soulful Speaking

In this episode of "Soulful Speaking," Lauri dives deep into the F word—Fear. Fear of public speaking, stage fright, and the inner critics that come with those experiences.
Instead of avoiding or suppressing these fears, Lauri invites listeners to face them head-on, transforming fear into a powerful energy.
With compassion and insight, she offers practical techniques to reframe fear, embrace sensations, and harness this energy to speak soulfully. Whether you're speaking on stage, in front of a camera, or in a meeting, this episode will help you shift your relationship with fear and step into your full expressive power.

TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:

1. Acknowledge and Embrace Fear: Shifting the conversation from fear doesn’t mean ignoring it. Instead, shine a compassionate light on it to move through and harness its power.
2. Reframe Sensations: Recognize that the physical sensations of fear—like a rapid heartbeat or sweaty palms—can be reinterpreted as excitement, charisma, or presence.
3. Fight or Flight vs. Sensation Frustration: Learn the difference between being in fight or flight mode and experiencing sensation frustration, and how to manage both.
4. Soul Suckers and Inner Critics: Identify your inner critics, understand their protective role, and learn how to put your soulful voice in the driver’s seat instead.
5. Intend, Align, Invite: Discover the power of setting intentions, aligning your body, breath, and energy, and inviting your audience on a journey.
6. Breath as a Tool: Understand the critical role of breath in transforming fear into excitement and presence.
7. The Way Out is Through: The best way to overcome fear is to move through it. Use techniques like reframing, naming sensations, and embracing the discomfort to transform fear into power.
8. Harnessing Intuition: Recognize that sensations are connected to your life force and intuition, which can guide you in aligning with your audience and creating your one-of-a-kind impact.

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Capíttulos

1. Facing Fear and Embracing Transformation (00:00:00)

2. Sensation Frustration and Fight or Flight Responses (00:04:13)

3. The Inner Critic’s Role and the Fear of Being Seen (00:06:26)

4. Reframing Fear: From Sensation to Excitement (00:12:05)

5. Harnessing Fear Through Intention and Breath (00:16:42)

6. Breathing Life into Your Speaking: Overcoming Survival Reflexes (00:24:32)

7. 28:06 - Courage in Facing Fear and Embracing Vulnerability (00:30:10)