Reclaim Your Voice

Savanna Madden
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Reclaim Your Voice is a confidence in business podcast for women who know they are capable of more and are ready to lead with greater clarity, authority and self trust. Hosted by confidence coach and speaker Savanna Madden, this show explores what it really takes to grow into your next level of leadership as your business evolves. Inside each episode, Savanna shares honest conversations and powerful reflections on identity, decision making, visibility, boundaries and the real experience of being a business owner. This is not about performing confidence or following someone else’s formula. It is about building grounded confidence through alignment, self leadership and using your voice with intention. You will hear solo episodes, guest interviews and practical insights designed to support established women in business who are navigating growth, expansion and bigger opportunities. If you are building something meaningful and want to feel more confident in how you lead, speak and show up in your business, you are in the right place. Follow on instagram: @iamsavannamaddenYoutube: @iamsavannamadden

  1. 13h ago

    How I Actually Learn a Talk (And Why I Don't Memorise It Word for Word)

    Ever watched someone deliver the same talk twice and it sounds completely different both times, while still sounding exactly like them? That's not a great memory. It's how they learned it in the first place. In this episode I walk through exactly how I learn and rehearse a talk, including why memorising it word for word is actually the thing working against you. I cover my main method (writing the full talk out, then condensing to bullet points, then using your finished slides as the final prompt), a few alternative methods for people who need more rigid structure, and the rehearsal process that makes a talk sound alive rather than recited, every single time you give it. In this episode: Why memorising a talk word for word actually works against youMy main method: full script, condensed to bullet points, then slides as the final cueCue cards as a stepping stone if you're not ready to let go of a physical promptAlternative methods for visual and auditory learners, and the most rigid option, if nothing else is landingThe option of learning just the structure and beats, with no memorising at allThe four-stage rehearsal process that keeps a talk sounding authentic instead of over-rehearsedGrab my brand new free resource, the nine steps to build your signature talk, link's in the show notes. And if you want help building and rehearsing your own, that's exactly what we work on inside my 1:1 programme, Reclaim Your Voice. Book you Free 20minute call with me here Apply for my 1:1 coaching programme here Grab my 9 Steps to Build a Signature Talk here Join me for Own The Room Join The Voice Collective here Grab my Reclaim Your Voice Audio & Video Series Here Follow me on Instagram here https://savannamadden.com/

  2. Sep 28

    The Four Things That Actually Build Confidence

    Confidence isn't something you're born with, it's a muscle, one you build rep by rep. In this episode I break down the four things that actually build it, the real mechanics, not just the idea of confidence. I also share a secret that might surprise you, confidence coaches have confidence wobbles too, why client testimonials are one of the best forms of evidence you can gather, and the Jim Rohn quote I come back to again and again about who you surround yourself with. In this episode: Why confidence is a muscle you build, not something you're born withWhy testimonials are one of my favourite tools for building proof in yourselfWhat expanding your comfort zone actually looks like in practiceWhy the people around you might matter more than any skill you think you're missingIf you want to work on this properly with me directly, that's exactly what we do inside my 1:1 programme, Reclaim Your Voice, link's in the show notes. Book you Free 20minute call with me here Apply for my 1:1 coaching programme here Grab my 9 Steps to Build a Signature Talk here Join me for Own The Room Join The Voice Collective here Grab my Reclaim Your Voice Audio & Video Series Here Follow me on Instagram here https://savannamadden.com/

  3. Sep 21

    Why Your Story Should Come Before Your Credentials

    Storytelling is the most important part of any speaking experience, it's what makes people buy into you and see themselves in what you're saying. In this episode I break down the simple four-beat structure I teach for building your own story: the before, the relatable struggle, the pivotal moment, and the after, using my own story as the example, then a client's too, so you see the structure applied twice. I also cover the real reason story should come before credentials, why keeping the messy, human bits in is what actually makes your story work, and the exact questions to ask yourself to find your own four beats. In this episode: The four-beat story structure: before, struggle, pivotal moment, afterMy own story, and a client's, both used as real examples of the structure in actionWhy story has to come before credentials, not just for connection, but for how trust actually gets builtWhy watering your story down costs you the thing that makes it workThe exact questions to find your own before, struggle, pivotal moment, and afterIf you want help building your own before, struggle, pivotal moment, and after, that's exactly what we walk through inside the Voice Collective, link's in the show notes. Book you Free 20minute call with me here Apply for my 1:1 coaching programme here Grab my 9 Steps to Build a Signature Talk here Join me for Own The Room Join The Voice Collective here Grab my Reclaim Your Voice Audio & Video Series Here Follow me on Instagram here https://savannamadden.com/

  4. Sep 14

    The 4 Things I Do in the 90 Seconds Before I Speak

    What do you actually do with your body in the 90 seconds before you speak, whether that's walking on stage, going live, or hitting record on a podcast? In this episode I walk through the exact four-step sequence I use every time: breath, gaze, hands, and feet, in that order, and why each one sends your nervous system a specific signal that you're safe. I also cover why this sequence only works if you've rehearsed it in small, low-stakes moments first, and why confidence and talk structure have to be built together, since a calm nervous system doesn't fix a talk that rambles, and a brilliant structure won't hold up if you can't deliver it steadily. In this episode: The exact breath pattern that calms your nervous system fast (and why the exhale matters more than the inhale)Why "look above the audience's head" is a public speaking myth, and what to do insteadThe finger hold technique for calm, grounded handsWhy practising these tools when you're not nervous is what makes them work when you areWhy confidence alone won't fix a talk that lacks structure, and vice versaIf this episode helped, come find me on Instagram @iamsavannamadden and send me a message, or just DM me the word PODCAST and I'll know you came from here. Book you Free 20minute call with me here Apply for my 1:1 coaching programme here Grab my 9 Steps to Build a Signature Talk here Join me for Own The Room Join The Voice Collective here Grab my Reclaim Your Voice Audio & Video Series Here Follow me on Instagram here https://savannamadden.com/

  5. Sep 7

    Inside Own The Room, and Why Structure and Confidence Have to Work Together

    What actually happens at an in-person speaker retreat day? In this episode I'm taking you inside Own The Room, my speaker retreat day, with two real examples from a recent session, an MC relocating abroad who completely flipped how she pitches her services, and a theatre school principal who reworked how she talks to parents about her school's biggest production. I also share the belief that shapes everything I teach: your nervous system and what you do before you speak matters just as much as what you do once you're speaking. Structure without confidence falls flat. Confidence without structure just fills a room with noise. You need both, and this episode walks through exactly what building both looks like in practice. In this episode: Two real client examples of flipping a pitch and a parent communication from "here's what I offer" to painting the picture firstWhy structure and nervous system regulation have to be built together, not separatelyA full walkthrough of what an Own The Room day actually includes, morning framework and reset tools, afternoon pure implementationWhat you leave with: a 30-minute Next Steps Call and real B-roll footage of yourself speakingWhy knowing exactly how long you've got matters more than most speakers realiseReady to see what a day like this could do for you? Book the next Own The Room day, Tuesday 24th November at my home in Hertfordshire, or book a free 20-minute clarity call if you're still deciding. Both links are in the show notes. Book you Free 20minute call with me here Apply for my 1:1 coaching programme here Grab my 9 Steps to Build a Signature Talk here Join me for Own The Room Join The Voice Collective here Grab my Reclaim Your Voice Audio & Video Series Here Follow me on Instagram here https://savannamadden.com/

  6. Aug 31

    The Signature Talk Framework: 9 Steps to Build a Talk That Actually Lands

    Ever watched a speaker who clearly knew their stuff but still lost the room? In this episode I'm breaking down the exact 9-stage framework I use every single time I speak, whether that's a 15-minute intro slot, a webinar, or a full keynote on stage. You'll learn how to open in a way that shifts your audience's energy before you've said a word about your topic, why your story should always come before your credentials, and the specific order trust actually gets built in (hint: it's not qualifications first). I also cover how to scale one signature talk up or down to fit any speaking engagement, so you're never starting from scratch again. If you've ever sat through a talk that was technically good but somehow didn't land, this episode explains exactly why, and how to build one that does. In this episode: The golden rule behind every stage of the frameworkWhy making your talk "about them" changes everythingHow to weave your story in before your credentials, and why the order mattersThe trust-building sequence: emotion, credibility, logicWhy you should give your free gift twice, not onceHow to compress this structure into a 10-minute talk or expand it into a full keynoteReady to build your own signature talk with real, hands-on feedback? Join the Voice Collective, a 3-month group programme alternating between speaker coaching and confidence coaching every fortnight, with a spot on this podcast and an invitation to my VIP speaker retreat day included. Book you Free 20minute call with me here Apply for my 1:1 coaching programme here Grab my 9 Steps to Build a Signature Talk here Join me for Own The Room Join The Voice Collective here Grab my Reclaim Your Voice Audio & Video Series Here Follow me on Instagram here https://savannamadden.com/

  7. Jul 27

    Called A Failure The Day She Quit: Nikki Clements On Owning Your Brand

    What happens when the thing someone says to break you ends up being the reason you finally build something of your own? This week I'm joined by Nikki Clements, a vision led brand strategist and designer who helps women bring their business ideas to life and, more importantly, actually understand and own what's been built for them. Nikki takes us back to where it all started, from a childhood love of design through 18 years at the same publishing company, and the phone call that finally pushed her to leave employment behind for good. We talk about how old experiences and grief can quietly teach us to stay small, what it was like to be known online as the Lead Magnet Queen before pivoting back to branding, and why owning your brand has almost nothing to do with a pretty logo. This is a conversation about identity, ownership and what it really takes to stop editing yourself and start being seen. In this episode we cover: Nikki's journey from junior designer to running a design and marketing team over 18 yearsThe workplace call that finally pushed her to leave employment and go all in on her own businessHow childhood experiences and grief can quietly teach us to play smallBecoming known as the Lead Magnet Queen, and the pivot back to branding and her rootsWhy owning your brand is about far more than a logo or colour paletteFinding the thread that connects who you are, what you do and who you serveWhat it really means to take ownership of your business and your brandBeing the person everyone else leans on, and learning to ask for support herselfWhat reclaiming your voice means to Nikki todayConnect with Nikki: Website: brand-you.co.uk Instagram: @brand.you.design Facebook: Nikki Clements  Book you Free 20minute call with me here Apply for my 1:1 coaching programme here Grab my 9 Steps to Build a Signature Talk here Join me for Own The Room Join The Voice Collective here Grab my Reclaim Your Voice Audio & Video Series Here Follow me on Instagram here https://savannamadden.com/

    Called A Failure The Day She Quit: Nikki Clements On Owning Your Brand

  8. Jul 20

    From Redundancy to Reclaiming Herself: Vicky Barclay's Journey to Silver Snail Jewellery

    What happens when the roles that made up your entire sense of self disappear all at once? In this episode of Reclaim Your Voice, I'm joined by Vicky Barclay, the creator and owner of Silver Snail Jewellery, a handcrafted silver clay jewellery business based in the East Midlands. Vicky takes us through a career that spans local government, a masters in fraud investigation, university lecturing and senior management, right up to the redundancy that pushed her into self-employment. We talk about what it actually felt like to lose the titles she'd spent decades building, from Brown Owl to district commissioner to senior manager, and why she describes that loss as grief rather than freedom. We also get into her time studying abroad in America, living with depression, and the moment she started calling herself a jeweller before she fully believed it. If you've ever felt like your confidence has to come first before you can claim a new title, this conversation will challenge that. In this episode: Vicky's 18 years in local government and why she went back to study in her thirtiesStudying abroad in America and what six months alone taught her about herselfLeaving academia, being made redundant, and what came afterLiving with depression while building a business from scratchWhy she had to call herself a jeweller before she believed itThe thread of teaching that's run through every version of her careerWhat silver clay actually is, and how she uses it to make jewellery from recycled silverConnect with Vicky: Instagram: @thesilversnail Website: www.silversnailjewellery.co.uk Book you Free 20minute call with me here Apply for my 1:1 coaching programme here Grab my 9 Steps to Build a Signature Talk here Join me for Own The Room Join The Voice Collective here Grab my Reclaim Your Voice Audio & Video Series Here Follow me on Instagram here https://savannamadden.com/

    From Redundancy to Reclaiming Herself: Vicky Barclay's Journey to Silver Snail Jewellery
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Reclaim Your Voice is a confidence in business podcast for women who know they are capable of more and are ready to lead with greater clarity, authority and self trust. Hosted by confidence coach and speaker Savanna Madden, this show explores what it really takes to grow into your next level of leadership as your business evolves. Inside each episode, Savanna shares honest conversations and powerful reflections on identity, decision making, visibility, boundaries and the real experience of being a business owner. This is not about performing confidence or following someone else’s formula. It is about building grounded confidence through alignment, self leadership and using your voice with intention. You will hear solo episodes, guest interviews and practical insights designed to support established women in business who are navigating growth, expansion and bigger opportunities. If you are building something meaningful and want to feel more confident in how you lead, speak and show up in your business, you are in the right place. Follow on instagram: @iamsavannamaddenYoutube: @iamsavannamadden

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  • Creator
    Savanna Madden
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Reclaim Your Voice
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