The emPOWERed Half Hour Becca Powers

Have you ever wished that you could speak in front of hundreds or thousands of people confidently? 
Good news: you can!
I know it is better said than done, but truthfully speaking, everyone has their own ability to make their talk engaging—we just need a dose of confidence to harness this skill.

AmondaRose Igoe was once just like every one of us—daunted by the thought of speaking in front of other people. But she discovered her unique ability to create fun and engaging content, and in this episode, she will share with us her journey to becoming an effective public speaker, plus the various tips and lessons she has gathered to achieve her kind of confidence.

Who knows—what she shares could be your building blocks to developing your own kind of confidence, too?

Be the next effective public speaker to empower people who might be as nervous as you are right now. Take a leap of faith, believe in yourself, and get that spotlight that you deserve!

Thoughts to Empower 
“I felt like I had developed a voice that had the ability to communicate ideas in a way that was creative, that was fun, that was engaging, and that got people to think about things in different ways.” – AmondaRose Igoe“There could be a zillion reasons that someone doesn't resonate with us. Not everyone's going to love you and your message. So when I accepted that, I realized I could be authentically myself .” – AmondaRose Igoe“The thing that all of us do better than anyone else is to be ourselves.” – AmondaRose Igoe“I respect and value my time, knowledge, and energy. As a result, others respect and value my time, knowledge, and energy.” – AmondaRose IgoeKey Points From This Episode:
How to develop one's public speaking skillsHow to make your audience understand you without overwhelming themRespecting what others value begets respect The importance of storytelling in presentation and its ability to create emotional connections and trustSpeaking as a powerful tool to generate income and increase business impactSignificance of being an engaging speaker to elevate one’s careerAbout AmondaRose Igoe:
AmondaRose Igoe, "Speaking Success Strategist", Award-Winning Speaking Expert, and Best-Selling-author, has taught thousands of business owners, coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs her step-by-step proven speaker training and presentation coaching systems.
AmondaRose has been featured on CBS, NBC, FOX, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. She is the author of "Pain-Free Public Speaking" and "Share Your Story," and she has over twenty years of experience as a speaker, trainer, and coach.
She is the host of the global Unstoppable Speakers Success Summit, where she interviewed internationally renowned experts, such as Jack Canfield, Debbie Allen, and Blair Singer. The power of what AmondaRose teaches has helped her clients from over 20 countries overcome their biggest speaking challenges and skyrocket their presentation results.

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Women are powerful.

But we’re no superhero. We can't do it all. We shouldn't even feel like we have to be one in the first place. 
Women now have the opportunity to earn degrees, pursue careers, take on leadership positions, and achieve their dreams. However, this recognition also comes with a new responsibility: the expectation to be everything to everyone and to do everything all at once. 

But just like everyone else, we have great days and bad days at work at the same time that there is tension or chaos at home. We are allowed to feel and be tired. Let me reiterate: we can’t do it all and we shouldn’t force ourselves to do so.

In the midst of all this chaos and pressure, we should tread the path with balance. It’s important to show ourselves some grace.

So how can we foster that balance in us as women?

My guest, Teresa Rand, shares with us her insight to this question. For Teresa, it’s about surrounding yourself with the right people who see you for your strengths and who lift you up. It’s also about listening to your gut, to not be afraid to take risks and make mistakes. 
Teresa is a cheerleader for women and an advocate for women's empowerment. She recognizes the distance women have come toward workforce equality and how much further there is to go. Her life mission is to help women leaders climb the career ladder and achieve inclusive leadership in the workforce.

Thoughts to Empower 
“Surround yourself with people who will lift you up." - Teresa Rand"People can sometimes see us better than we can see ourselves." -  Teresa Rand"When we don't add a little bit of risk, especially to our careers, we're not growing." - Becca Powers "I believe if we share the mistakes we've made and the lessons we've learned, we can help other people not have to make those same mistakes." - Teresa RandKey Points From This Episode:
Women need to give themselves permission to take risksFailure is not the endGo with your gutCompartmentalizing is detrimental to mental healthConfidence is the key to everythingIt's okay to take advice from othersTrust yourself and your instinctsAbout Teresa Rand:

Teresa is passionate about helping leaders achieve their dreams of climbing the career ladder, earning their seat in the C-suite, and achieving inclusive leadership in the workforce. She believes that female leaders are responsible for reaching down the career ladder and helping other women advance in their careers. As a former CEO, Teresa managed up to $35 million and 1,000+ employees. Through public speaking and client coaching, she inspires women to be their best selves.

Teresa is the founder of the Boss Lady Community and the Boss Lady Podcast, which focus on women’s empowerment, gender equality, and women’s issues.

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Speaking our dreams, thoughts and goals out loud gives them power and intention.

We keep a lot to ourselves for the fear of failing or being judged. Or it could even be that we simply feel like we're not ready to share our aspirations with others.

But keeping things bottled up inside of us - both the good and the bad - can often hinder our progress and prevent us from reaching our full potential.

When we say something out loud, we bring it into the physical world and make it real. We make it tangible. By verbalizing our thoughts and goals, we make a commitment to ourselves to take action and work towards achieving them.

This episode left me feeling incredibly inspired. Vasavi Kumar's courageous story about her struggles with bipolar disorder refreshed my perspective about seeking support and being vulnerable enough to be helped. In this episode, she also talks about how she discovered her own voice, tapped into her creative spirit, and helped others along the way—all because she learned how to say it out loud.

Say it out loud and see the beauty of speaking things into existence, breaking barriers within, and bringing your own self-empowerment to light.

Thoughts to Empower 
“We have many different personalities and parts, and each of those parts has a unique voice.” — Vasavi kumar“We were not taught how to love ourselves. I don't think any of us are. We're taught how to look out for others, care about others, but not really taught how to love ourselves.” — Vasavi Kumar“People think they know you, and then they think they have access to you.” —  Vasavi Kumar“We all have these different aspects of ourselves, and we are also multifaceted. We have different desires. There are parts of ourselves that are wounded, and there are some parts that aren't and that are very vibrant and alive.” — Becca PowersKey Points From This Episode:
How we can tap into our inner potentialWhy connection with ourselves is essentialHonoring the bad and good things in life is importantLearning to love ourselvesKnowing ourselves well helps us better connect with othersDepression can be a disconnection from the soulAbout Vasavi Kumar:
Vasavi Kumar is often described as the "Queen of Saying It Out Loud." A first-generation Indian immigrant raised on Long Island, NY, Vasavi has relentlessly searched to find her own voice, access the freedom of her creative spirit, and help others along the way... out loud. When she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19, she made it her life’s purpose to understand how her mind works, starting with making room to hear herself think. Her mission is to share everything—the good, bad, and ugly—in order to teach a more mindful, practical, and simple way of running every aspect of your life.

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Video is a powerful tool.  
Capturing moments and recording them in a video has become accessible and easier now more than ever. Through smartphones or affordable cameras, anyone can turn their perceptions and imaginations into reality by creating high-quality videos and sharing them to the world, all for the hopes of  expressing, entertaining, and inspiring.

But many people consider making videos a challenging endeavor, and imposter syndrome easily gets in.

"What if they judge me?"

"I am not skilled at this."

Tell me, you're thinking along the same lines, aren’t you?

Overcome these fears by turning them into strength and inspiration! The truth is, the art of video creation can unleash your confidence and will allow you to explore endless possibilities of self-improvement and connections.

Crafting a video empowers you: It challenges you to be real, to communicate with others, and to broadcast your creations to a global audience.

That's why I am thrilled to have Tracy Phillips with me in this episode as she shares her journey to becoming a video and visibility expert. Tracy trains and collaborates with individuals who desire to utilize the video platform to connect to a global audience.

By creating a video, you're stepping outside of your comfort zone. So if you want to be confident and visible in your craft, consider creating a video today!

Thoughts to Empower:
"Being behind the camera does not equate to being amazing on camera." – Tracy Phillips"You're not going to be great at it at first." – Tracy Phillips“People remember 95% of a video message, compared to 10% if that same message is written.” – Tracy Phillips“When people start to do video, they do it with commitment, and they decide they're going to be consistent.”  – Tracy Phillips"You don't have to do what everybody else is doing." – Tracy Phillips“You get internal clarity and confidence as soon as you start doing a video.” – Becca PowersKey Points From This Episode:
Tracy’s Test Magical serviceHow to achieve success in video marketingStarting  small in video creationWhat is expectation gapEmbracing the suck and negativitiesConsistency and commitment in making videosAbout Tracy Phillips:

Tracy Phillips is an Emmy-nominated video and visibility expert who trains and works with CEOs, key opinion leaders, medical professionals, visionaries, and best-selling authors who want to use their visibility to impact their internal and global audiences.

Tracy's "laugh and learn" style of presenting has made her a highly sought-after speaker, trainer, and workshop facilitator. Her clients include New York Times best-selling authors and Fortune 500 companies.

Her presentation recipe is one part motivation and two parts learning, peppered with moments of real, raw, and unexpected humor.

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It's quite challenging to have an insidious feeling that makes us doubt our abilities and worth.

At times, we may find ourselves pondering, "Why do I feel like I don't belong?" or "Why am I not good enough even though I have accomplished something?" leading us to believe that our achievements are just from pure luck.

Hey! It's common. That’s what you call Imposter Syndrome—many successful individuals have battled it at some point in their lives.

So, how can we overcome imposter syndrome and start "playing bigger"?

In this episode, Kim Meninger will share with us her journey of self-discovery, unveiling her keys to building unwavering confidence and reflecting on how to overcome imposter syndrome.

With persistence and dedication, it's possible to conquer imposter syndrome. Always keep in mind your past accomplishments and your strengths, and focus on what you can do rather than what you can't.

Thoughts to Empower: 
“In the workplace, we are striving for promotions, to lead projects, or to really show our skills. Most of it's centered on contribution, but imposter syndrome gets in the way of us producing our best results.” - Becca Powers“We're not meant to compete with the guy from the other part of the business. We're there to compliment each other.” - Kim Meninger“To be innovative and competitive, we need to be able to think differently and not just follow a prescribed set of rules.” - Kim Meninger"You don't have to have it all figured out before you move. Move and build, it's okay." - Becca PowersKey Points From This Episode: 
How Kim's story influenced her attention toward imposter syndrome and psychological safetyCombatting imposter syndromeWhy workplaces enhance the human experience potentialHow innovation thrives on diversity of thoughtIs workplace considered as a competitive arena?Being loud and working fast does not guarantee better ideas and quality workHow meaningful contribution and impact drive individuals in the workplaceAbout Kim Meninger:

Kim Meninger is a leadership coach and TEDx speaker focused on empowering professionals and organizations to reach new heights by making it easier to be human at work. As a certified coach with a background in psychology, she offers strategies to overcome impostor syndrome and grow professionals’ overall confidence, visibility, and influence. She believes that everyone deserves a seat at the table and that an authentic commitment to inclusion and psychological safety is the key to long-term corporate success. Kim also hosts The Impostor Syndrome Files podcast and leads a weekly Leading Humans discussion forum, which is open to all.

Kim has a BA in psychology and an MBA from Boston College. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and a CCE Board Certified Coach with certifications in confidence, career, executive, and leadership development coaching. Kim also holds a certificate in executive leadership from Cornell University.
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We all have power within us. It’s there, just waiting to be unleashed.

We’re like objects who remain at rest until a force is acted upon us. This force is guised as challenges that prompt us to move and realize our real, fullest potential. And although we’d like to avoid tragedies and difficulties as much as we can, aside from that it’s inevitable, it also allows us to scrutinize ourselves much deeper—to introspect and get to know ourselves in a more profound way, even to surrender to our own truths.

Looking through yourself and finding your inner power will create astonishing outcomes!

Trust Bill Philipps, who is a shining example of someone who has tapped into his power and surrendered to his own truth. He will be joining me in this episode to share his story of how he discovered that trusting in himself and listening to his inner voice is the way to create a life that is fulfilling and meaningful.

How about you? Are you ready to surrender to your truth, believe in yourself, and unleash your full potential?

Thoughts to Empower: 
"The biggest obstacle is getting into your own power, your own belief, and not letting the outside world destroy what that feels like for you. That's the biggest lesson coming out of it: just to keep trusting—trust what your truth is." – Bill Philipps"If more people really owned their intuition instead of questioning it so much, we really would change the world." – Becca Powers"We have such a hidden superpower to tap into. To feel and think of what we want to experience, and then to vibrate that energy outside of ourselves." – Bill Philipps"When I trust the spirit and trust in the unfoldment, that's when the magic happens. That's where the healing and validation happen." – Bill PhilippsKey Points From This Episode:
How Bill's winding journey led him to become a psychic mediumHow can owning intuition impact the worldInnate spiritual connection for allHow the higher self, spirit guides, and our loved ones can nudge usLearning how to surrender fears and doubts to fully trust your intuitionHow  forgiving helps take the load off ourselvesAbout Bill Philipps:
Bill Philipps is an internationally renowned psychic medium and author of "Expect the Unexpected", "Signs from the Other Side", and his latest book, "Soul Searching" (to be released in April 2023). He graduated from the prestigious San Francisco Conservatory of Music in vocal performance, where he learned to enhance his abilities through the vibration of music. He has a two-year waitlist for private readings, with a clientele that spans the globe. Bill is known for his compassionate approach and words of inspiration as he brings through astounding validations that bring about a sense of peace and healing for anyone dealing with loss and grief. Bill has been featured in national media, including The Dr. Phil Show, Access Hollywood, Coast-to-Coast, several top-40 radio shows, and the Huffington Post.

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