If you’re like many podcasters I talk with, your little voice in your head can sometimes throw you off course. Influence begins with confidence.

BECOMING A PERSON OF INFLUENCE

Impostor Syndrome is just someone pretending to be someone else. It is self doubt.

To overcome Impostor Syndrome, just be yourself. Stop pretending.

It starts as a vision of who you truly are. That vision can build your confidence and help build your influence.

When you be yourself, you’re not faking it. You are working to be who you really are.

It is so much easier to be you rather than pretending to be someone else. Your confidence will grow.

Have the courage to step into your true self. Start by sharing one small story about yourself on your podcast.

Your tribe will love you for it. This is the beginning of growing your influence.

MELINDA LEE

On this episode, we’re diving into the transformative power of voice, flow, and authentic connection with our special guest, Melinda Lee.

Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, Certified Professional in Talent Development, as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution.

For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results.

Melinda brings a wealth of experience as a presentation skills expert and speaking coach for TEDx Berkeley. She shares her journey from overcoming impostor syndrome to landing major clients like Google. We also detail how aligning her words with her intentions has attracted more opportunities her way.

She has worked with thousands of executives and teams from Facebook, to the Army Corp of Engineers, and more. Melinda is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence.

During our conversation, Melinda unpacks the misconceptions about public speaking and highlights the importance of inspiring change rather than mere teaching. Sparking inspiration is an important step to developing influence.

She explains how achieving a flow state can elevate our public speaking, influence, and overall communication skills. Through personal stories and practical advice, Melinda reveals how to access this flow and maintain it, even under high pressure.

IMPOSTOR SYNDROME VS INFLUENCE

One of the key topics Melinda addresses is overcoming Impostor Syndrome, a common issue even among successful professionals. She candidly shares her personal strategies for confronting and processing fears rather than ignoring them. To help, she details how this mindset shift has empowered her in her career.

Overcoming Impostor Syndrome is the first step to becoming a person of influence.

Melinda’s journey from facing skepticism to winning over tough audiences highlights the importance of embodying feelings and connecting deeply with both oneself as well as the audience.

We get into common misconceptions about public speaking, emphasizing that it goes far beyond just teaching. Effective speakers are those who can inspire change and transform lives by conveying not just the “how” but the “why.”

Focusing on “why” over “how” is a key component of influence.

Through transformational speaking and podcasting, podcasters can build deeper connections with their listeners by exuding authenticity and engaging from the heart.

MINDSET EXERCISE

You will find great value in our conversation when Melinda introduces an exercise designed to help speakers move from being in their heads to speaking from the heart.

One such exercise involves shifting self-affirmations from “I am a confident speaker” to “I am grateful to be a confident speaker,” a simple yet powerful change that fosters greater connection and openness.

Additionally, Melinda discusses the significance of self-awareness and self-reflection in overcoming barriers to communication and achieving peak performance. This step will help your influence blossom.

Whether you’re a podcaster looking to connect more deeply with your audience or a speaker aiming to transform lives, this episode is packed with insights to help you elevate your voice and impact. So, get ready to feel inspired and get in flow with our conversation featuring the incredible Melinda Lee.

Melinda has a free gift for you called “Unlock Your Flow: A Free Self-Assessment To Enhance Speaking Skills And Identify Growth Areas”. You can download it at https://speakinflow.com/online-assessment/.

 

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