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Are you struggling with the fear of public speaking even though you’re generally confident as an experienced and knowledgeable professional or entrepreneur? Does your imposter syndrome kick in when all eyes are on you? Do you find it difficult to speak with authority and assertiveness in meetings and presentations? If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place!

The reason I know the feeling so well is that I used to be terrified of public speaking myself. As a software engineer turned high-level manager turned entrepreneur, it took me years to finally overcome my public speaking fears.

And I can tell you right now, it had nothing to do with common advice like pushing through fear or practicing endlessly. Instead, I developed genuine speaking confidence rather than “pretend” confidence, and I started coaching others on how to do the same.

The Confidence Within podcast is a weekly run of bite-sized, digestible public speaking confidence tips, strategies, and expert-led career and business advice to help you outdo your long-sought professional goals and develop unshakeable confidence within.

Confidence Within Victoria Lioznyansky

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Are you struggling with the fear of public speaking even though you’re generally confident as an experienced and knowledgeable professional or entrepreneur? Does your imposter syndrome kick in when all eyes are on you? Do you find it difficult to speak with authority and assertiveness in meetings and presentations? If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place!

The reason I know the feeling so well is that I used to be terrified of public speaking myself. As a software engineer turned high-level manager turned entrepreneur, it took me years to finally overcome my public speaking fears.

And I can tell you right now, it had nothing to do with common advice like pushing through fear or practicing endlessly. Instead, I developed genuine speaking confidence rather than “pretend” confidence, and I started coaching others on how to do the same.

The Confidence Within podcast is a weekly run of bite-sized, digestible public speaking confidence tips, strategies, and expert-led career and business advice to help you outdo your long-sought professional goals and develop unshakeable confidence within.

    A Journey to Finding Voice and Confidence: Client Spotlight Interview with Stefanie Cabaniss

    A Journey to Finding Voice and Confidence: Client Spotlight Interview with Stefanie Cabaniss

    Stefanie Cabaniss, a former student of the Brilliant Speakers Academy, is the featured guest in this episode of the Confidence Within podcast. In under two years, Stefanie has gone from being intimidated by public speaking to hosting her own podcast and founding a coaching business.
    Stefanie loved public speaking as a child, so losing that enjoyment to nervousness later in life was difficult for her.
    During our conversation, Stefanie shares her inspiration for enhancing her public speaking abilities and the toughest obstacles she faced in overcoming her limiting beliefs and fears. She talks about her background prior to enrolling in Brilliant Speakers Academy, the impact the program has had on her life, her favorite aspects of it, and her current perspective on speaking in front of people.
    Stefanie’s involvement in Brilliant Speakers Academy was driven by a larger purpose than just overcoming her fear of public speaking. Following the loss of a dear friend, she sought to spread the hope she found and inspire others that life goes on after loss. She offers grief support for Christian women through her podcast, coaching, and writing.
     
    Connect with Stefanie:
    Website: https://grief2greatday.com/
    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-2-great-day-christian-grief-support-for-women/id1601051303
    Book “Dying to Be Healed”: https://www.amazon.com/Dying-Be-Healed-Ordinary-Extraordinary/dp/1664214321
     
    Connect with me online: 
    Website: https://www.byvictorial.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/byvictorial
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byvictorial/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/victorialioznyansky
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lioznyansky/
     
    This show is brought to you by my Brilliant Speakers Academy® program. Brilliant Speakers Academy® is an in-depth coaching program for high-level professionals and entrepreneurs. It’s designed to obliterate your fear of public speaking for good, drastically improve your communication and presentation skills, and help you show up with genuine confidence, authority, and brilliance. To learn more about the program, go to www.BrilliantSpeakersAcademy.com.

    • 14 min
    Public speaking tips for non-native English speakers

    Public speaking tips for non-native English speakers

    Are you a non-native English speaker struggling with public speaking? You're not alone. But what if I told you that the key to being a brilliant communicator has nothing to do with perfecting your vocabulary, grammar, or accent?
    Many people who speak publicly with confidence and authority are non-native English speakers, so ask yourself if your lack of confidence when speaking is truly a language barrier issue or if it lies deeper within your inner confidence. While improving your vocabulary, grammar, and accent is helpful, it's not the key to becoming a brilliant communicator.
    In this episode of the Confidence Within podcast, we explore how developing inner confidence can transform you into a powerful and engaging speaker, regardless of your language abilities.
    I also share practical tips that will help you be better understood when English isn’t your first language.
    Don't miss out on this valuable advice - tune in now!
    This show is brought to you by my Brilliant Speakers Academy® program. Brilliant Speakers Academy® is an in-depth coaching program for high-level professionals and entrepreneurs. It’s designed to obliterate your fear of public speaking for good, drastically improve your communication and presentation skills, and help you show up with genuine confidence, authority, and brilliance. To learn more about the program, go to www.BrilliantSpeakersAcademy.com.
    Connect with me online: 
    Website: https://www.byvictorial.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/byvictorial
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byvictorial/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/victorialioznyansky
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lioznyansky/

    • 13 min
    How to Get Anything You Want in Life: Interview with Energy Coach and Best-selling Author Julianna Ricci

    How to Get Anything You Want in Life: Interview with Energy Coach and Best-selling Author Julianna Ricci

    I am joined on this episode of The Confidence Within Podcast by acclaimed energy coach and author Julianna Ricci. A scientist by training, Julianna merges quantum physics with new insights from mindfulness to change the trajectory of people’s lives and help her clients optimize their impact in life. 
    Julianna is aware that her coaching is not available to everyone, and she wants to be able to share it with more people because she sees the deep improvement her clients achieve through her coaching. Thus, she decided to write her book, The Power of Practice: Spiritual Laws of an Extraordinary You about spiritual laws backed by scientific evidence. 
    In this episode, we talk about her interesting career trajectory and some of the topics discussed in her book such as the law of attraction and how energy awareness can lead us to greater success in life.  
    Key Highlights: 
    ●       Julianna's journey from marine biologist to energy coach
    ●       What prompted Julianna to write her book The Power of Practice
    ●       Misconceptions about The Law of Attraction and how to apply it properly
    ●       The importance of consistency and non-attachment in reaching your goals
    ●       How to handle the inevitable detours in life
    ●       The importance of giving ourselves grace and releasing self-blame and shame
    ●       How to master our core energy to achieve our dreams
    ●       Energetic awareness as a means to manifest anything you want in life
     
    Connect with Julianna:  
    Website: http://www.jriccienergy.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepowerofpractice
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannaricci/
    Book: http://www.jriccienergy.com/the-book
     
    Connect with me online: 
    Website: https://www.byvictorial.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/byvictorial
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byvictorial/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/victorialioznyansky
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lioznyansky/
     
    This show is brought to you by my Brilliant Speakers Academy® program. Brilliant Speakers Academy® is an in-depth coaching program for high-level professionals and entrepreneurs. It’s designed to obliterate your fear of public speaking for good, drastically improve your communication and presentation skills, and help you show up with genuine confidence, authority, and brilliance. To learn more about the program, go to www.BrilliantSpeakersAcademy.com.

    • 34 min
    How to Speak With Confidence And Authority When You're an Introvert

    How to Speak With Confidence And Authority When You're an Introvert

    I got a lot of questions after Episode 5 aired (where I interviewed an introverted entrepreneur and my client, Roos Vos). You asked me how to become a confident, compelling, and captivating speaker when your “introversion” gets in the way. 
    This episode is dedicated to all my fellow introverts. I see you, I hear you, I get you. Because being an introvert myself, I’ve had to deal with all the challenges and advantages of introversion my entire life. 
    A lot of people think that it’s impossible to be a confident public speaker when you’re an introvert simply because of all the perceived limitations, but they can’t be further from the truth. Many incredible public speakers are introverts. 
    And to anyone who needs to hear this: Introverts are NOT hermits, they are NOT anti-social, and they are NOT always shy. Being an introvert simply means you have a different way of draining and recharging your energy than extroverts - and this does not have to hold you back in terms of public speaking. 
    In fact, introverts have certain “gifts” that can help them overcome the fear of public speaking and show up as the confident and brilliant professionals that they are! 
    I talk about this at length in this episode of my Confidence Within podcast. If you’re an introvert, this episode is for you! 
    This show is brought to you by my Brilliant Speakers Academy® program. Brilliant Speakers Academy® is an in-depth coaching program for high-level professionals and entrepreneurs. It’s designed to obliterate your fear of public speaking for good, drastically improve your communication and presentation skills, and help you show up with genuine confidence, authority, and brilliance. To learn more about the program, go to www.BrilliantSpeakersAcademy.com. 
    Connect with me online: 
    Website: https://www.byvictorial.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/byvictorial
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byvictorial/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/victorialioznyansky
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lioznyansky/
     

    • 11 min
    Overcoming Self-Doubt and Adversity: Interview with America’s Got Talent Winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.

    Overcoming Self-Doubt and Adversity: Interview with America’s Got Talent Winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.

    On this episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I'm joined by American jazz singer and America's Got Talent season 6 winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. 
    Landau's journey to success began with a difficult upbringing in Logan, West Virginia. He experienced homelessness at 19 and had several low points in his life. Nevertheless, Landau had always sung as a way to escape the challenges of his environment, and little did he know, his extraordinary voice would eventually take him places. 
    Landau auditioned for America's Got Talent at the age of 35 and blew away the judges and audience with his singing. As a result of this experience, Landau realized he had been denying himself love and appreciation for most of his life due to a lack of self-esteem. 
    Since Landau overcame his fear of being picked on and bullied by auditioning for America's Got Talent, he has performed all over the world, raised millions for charity, and is now able to make a living doing what he loves. Landau's advice for others is to be yourself, treat others how you would like to be treated, and pay it forward to those around you. 
    Key Highlights:
    The story of Landau's upbringing, his journey to becoming a professional singer, and how he eventually achieved success doing what he loves The qualities that set Landau apart from the competition on America's Got Talent How Landau's experience on America's Got Talent helped him to build his self-confidence The ways in which Landau is using his success to benefit his community  
    Connect with Landau: 
    Landau’s audition on America’s Got Talent: https://youtu.be/HYu5qVJmlr0
    Website: https://landaumurphyjr.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landaueugenemurphyjr
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landauemurphyjr/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/landaumurphyjr
     
    Connect with me online: 
    Website: https://www.byvictorial.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/byvictorial
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byvictorial/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/victorialioznyansky
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lioznyansky/
     
    This show is brought to you by my Brilliant Speakers Academy® program. Brilliant Speakers Academy® is an in-depth coaching program for high-level professionals and entrepreneurs. It’s designed to obliterate your fear of public speaking for good, drastically improve your communication and presentation skills, and help you show up with genuine confidence, authority, and brilliance. To learn more about the program, go to www.BrilliantSpeakersAcademy.com.

    • 37 min
    From Meeting Room Anxiety to Media Stardom: Client Spotlight Interview with Matt Thompson

    From Meeting Room Anxiety to Media Stardom: Client Spotlight Interview with Matt Thompson

    On this episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I'm joined by Matt Thompson, a creator of ridiculous, clever, and over-the-top inventions you never knew you needed, who has garnered over a million followers on social media and the attention of major media outlets.
    As his inventions brought him more visibility, he was turning down interviews and podcasts due to the overpowering panic he felt around sharing his words in public. Matt also recalls feeling exhausted by his fear that a reason might arise for him to speak.
    He finally had enough of feeling this way, so he joined my Brilliant Speakers Academy. After completing the program, he is now not only comfortable with public speaking (including interviews with the largest US and world media outlets!), but he actually enjoys speaking in front of people, which makes me so proud! Compared to the Matt who initially joined my program, the person you hear in this recording is remarkably different. 
    During our conversation, Matt discusses what motivated him to be a part of my program, what his favorite part of working with me was, and how he feels about public speaking now. He also shares the amazing journey of turning his hobby into a media magnet and a thriving business. 
    Connect with Matt:
    Website: https://www.thompsonwoodart.com/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thompsonwoodworks
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIwoodworks
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThompsonWoodworks/featured
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thompsonwoodworks/?hl=en
    Matt’s Interview with Newsner.com: https://fb.watch/i1vQ4LXwDa/
    Connect with me online:
    Website: https://www.byvictorial.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/byvictorial
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byvictorial/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/victorialioznyansky
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lioznyansky/
    This show is brought to you by my Brilliant Speakers Academy® program. Brilliant Speakers Academy® is an in-depth coaching program for high-level professionals and entrepreneurs. It’s designed to obliterate your fear of public speaking for good, drastically improve your communication and presentation skills, and help you show up with genuine confidence, authority, and brilliance. To learn more about the program, go to www.BrilliantSpeakersAcademy.com.

    • 20 min

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