She Speaks To Inspire: Public Speaking Growth For Introverted Women
Episodes
The Cost of Being the "Good Girl"
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You learned early on how to be "good." Say the right thing. Don't mess up. Be prepared. Be polished. Be… impressive. But what happens when that cons...
From Doer to Leader: Build Strategic Presence That Gets You Promoted
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You're excellent at your job. You deliver. You execute. You solve problems. But somehow… you're still seen as the "doer" — not the leader. In this...
The Cringe of Watching Yourself and Hearing Your Own Voice
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does watching yourself on video feel unbearable? Why does hearing your own voice make you cringe? In this episode, we unpack the deeply human expe...
How To Calm Performance Anxiety Through Nervous System Safety
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Performance anxiety isn't a flaw—it's your nervous system trying to protect you. In this episode, we explore how to calm performance anxiety by crea...
Soften Self-Criticism, Strengthen Self-Awareness for Confident Communication
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For speakers, self-awareness is essential—but too often, noticing what you're doing (or not doing) turns into harsh self-criticism. In this episode,...
The Glass Ceiling Isn't Competence—It's Communication
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As you start your career perhaps you are told the glass ceiling is about experience, confidence, or readiness. But for many women, the real barrier to...
What to say when you don't know what to say
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there: you're put on the spot, emotions are high, or the stakes feel big—and suddenly your mind goes blank. In this episode, What to ...
The Introvert Energy Cycle: Why Visibility Drains Us and Solitude Refuels Us
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack what really happens to an introvert's energy when they're "on" — and how intentional recovery can transform the way they ...
Show, Don't Tell: Craft Presentations With Supporting Evidence
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you want your audience to trust you, remember you, and take action—you can't just tell them what you want them to believe. You have to show them....
Everyday Lifestyle Hacks That Boost Your Speaking Confidence
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling nervous before speaking? Confidence doesn't start on stage—it starts in your daily life. In this episode, I share simple, practical lifestyl...
The Cost of Keeping the Peace: What's Beyond People-Pleasing
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself saying "yes" when you want to say "no"? Or softening your words to avoid tension? In this episode, we uncover how people-pleasing...
The Blankout: Why It Happens and How to Recover
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been speaking and suddenly… your mind goes completely blank? 😳 You freeze, your heart races, and you feel like all eyes are on you....
Childhood Trauma & the Fear of Speaking: 3 Steps to Break Free
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt your voice freeze or your heart race the moment you speak up? For many women, those fears aren't just "nerves"—they're roote...
Feminine Energy vs. Masculine Energy on stage
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you step onto a stage, your energy speaks before you say a single word. But are you leaning more into masculine energy—direct, structured, driv...
Confidence is a FEELING, not an idea
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many women think they need to think their way into confidence—by preparing more, learning more, or convincing themselves they're "ready." But con...
From Hidden Gem to Go-To Expert: Building Credibility and Authority
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Still Playing Small? Let's Change That. It's easier to stay in the background—I get it. But if you want to advance your career and feel more conf...
What to Do When You Cannot Sleep the Night Before Speaking
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can't Sleep Before a Big Presentation? Here's What to Do Ever found yourself tossing and turning the night before an important presentation or meet...
Why You Can't Think Your Way Out of Public Speaking Anxiety
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever tried to talk yourself out of nerves before a speaking engagement? How did that work for you? If you're like most people, simply thinkin...
Proven Engagement Techniques from Top Public Speakers
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to truly connect with your audience and keep them engaged from start to finish? If your presentations sometimes feel heavy on information and lig...
Extreme Self-Care & Beyond: A Toolkit for Highly Sensitive Women
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If anxiety and panic have been constant companions—disrupting your mental health, relationships, and career for years (or maybe your whole life)—i...
Public Speaking Success for Non-Native English Speakers
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is English your second (or third) language? Do you feel self-conscious about your public speaking skills—especially in high-stakes situations? If yo...
From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust: How to Stop Caring What People Think
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does the fear of being judged by your audience ever make you freeze? You're not alone—and no, you're not crazy for wishing you could just turn off y...
The Power of a Speaker Warm-Up: Why You Need One and How to Do It
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first few moments of your speaking are the most important—and the most impactful. But how do you hit the ground running with confidence and clar...
6 Sneaky Ways You Undermine Your Confidence (and how to fix them)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to be your own worst critic—we all do it. But when the stakes are high for an important communication moment, knowing how to boost your co...
Nerves are normal: 3 Reasons why you SHOULD be nervous about public speaking
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that public speaking is ranked as the #1 fear in studies? Speaking anxiety is incredibly common—you're far from alone! In fact, most of...
Introverts' Guide to Networking Success: Strategies for Meaningful Connections
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Networking for Introverts: How to Make It Work (Without the Cringe) Do you dread networking events? I get it! As a fellow introvert, the idea of mingl...
3 signs you are a weak communicator
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is It All in Your Head—Or Are You Actually a Weak Communicator? In today's episode, we break down the difference between self-criticism and self-ref...
The Importance of Eye Contact and Best Practices for Comfortable Connection
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your eyes are the first place anyone looks when you start to speak. Are your eyes communicating non-verbally what you want them to? In this episo...
How To Stop Avoiding Speaking (And Start Saying "Yes" To Visibility Opportunities)
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All the eyes in the room turn to you. It's your time to shine! Would you rather stay in the background? I get it! Especially if you're introverted l...
How To Reduce Speaking Anxiety Without Scripts or Rehearsing
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you spend hours preparing your content for important communication moments and STILL feel nervous? Have you tried all the public speaking "best pra...
Trust you'll be confident under pressure (and set yourself up for success this year!)
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you fear the upcoming speaking opportunity will be like the last one where you stumbled or blanked out? How can you ever get ahead and develop conf...
How to Prepare for the Unknown (and the Art of Going with the Flow)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you have time to prepare your content or you're put on the spot, speaking means we are wading into the waters of the unknown. We don't know wh...
Social anxiety: Small talk tips for Parties and Networking
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dread social situations? Do you prefer one-on-one conversations with people you know You're not alone! However, social gatherings, networking e...
3 Improvisation Strategies for Nervous Introverted Women
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps you and your scripts are besties that don't want to break up just yet. I get it. Let me help you transition from script-writing and over-prepa...
Speaking opportunities are everywhere!
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you painted yourself into a corner and avoided speaking for so long that now you're not even sure how to get out there? Speaking is the #1 way ...
3 common speaker mistakes...
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just avoiding these 3 simple speaker mistakes will transform your communication skills overnight! In this episode, you'll learn: The most impo...
A common spotlight moment: Interviews
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You're put on the spot to talk about yourself. How do you feel? Most of us would say that it's the most terrifying thing EVER! How can you be calm...
Networking Blues
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Networking can be an introverts' worst nightmare. Do you experience social anxiety and overwhelm at networking events? Yet, it's one of the best wa...
How speaking can make you more $$$
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking is the number one way to make money whether you are an entrepreneur, a professional, a start up founder or a politician. In this episode, ...
How to Achieve Confident Communication (without hours of preparation)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the formula to achieve confident communication?? It's not a secret. And, it's not only for the lucky few. You can achieve confident communica...
How to Get Out of Your Head and Trust Your Expertise: A Client Spotlight
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this very special episode where I introduce you to successful, professional woman who hired me to help her with speaking nerves. I thi...
How expectations set you up for failure (and what to think instead!)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been experiencing performance anxiety and nerves, expectations could be the hidden barrier to your calm and confidence in the spotlight. ...
How to have Executive Presence
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be taken seriously at work? Hoping to be tapped for the next promotion, raise or commission opportunity? Then, you need executive presence!...
Mindfulness as the ultimate solution for Speaking Anxiety
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether your mind is full of criticism, perfectionism or comparisonitis, you are NOT being mindful or present. Communication is always a present mo...
The Non-verbal Communication for Trust
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are two parts of how non-verbal communication impacts trust in communication: Whether you are perceived as trustworthy by those you are speaking...
How to develop a talk to be an "idea worth sharing"
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have an important presentation coming up? This episode is very practical in terms of how you can more effectively develop content that inspires and en...
Why you want to be perfect
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's human to want to be good, but it's anxiety-provoking to want to be perfect. In this episode, I'll share with you... What the common thought p...
How to be professional and a WOMAN
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you work in a male-dominated environment? Does masculine energy dominate in your office? It's time for our world to appreciate and revere the uni...
When your lifestyle doesn't support your speaking: a wholistic approach to speaker training
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to feel more confident as a speaker at work? Is it important to you to advance your career? If you're really committed to these goals, then you m...
How public speaking can help you advance in your career
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you hoping to get the promotion or find a new job with more leadership opportunities? At a certain point in your career, women only advance to t...
When it's your turn to lead the meeting
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you dreading the next time you have to lead the meeting? I got you! Today I'll share with you the most important element that most people miss whe...
I know my stuff, but I completely blank out when I'm put on the spot
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You're a smart, successful, professional woman, right? Ok... well, I think you are! But, you have this habit of blanking-out and fumbling over your ...
Your body remembers: Public Speaking Trauma and The Nervous System
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nerves around public speaking are very common, yet if you've tried everything and still feel uncontrollably nervous and anxious when put on the spot t...
WHY having every word planned out will backfire on you
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you spend hours prepping your content into eloquent paragraphs only to be thrown off by an out-of-left-field question? If you are still feeling n...
The REAL reason you get anxious about public speaking and HOW to overcome it
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking can be nerve-wracking! It can be hard to know what will make a difference for your next presentation and how to get ahead in terms of your co...
You're fine one-on-one, but when there's a group you freak out
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the introverted women out there, you might have thought, "Well, I'm fine with one-on-one speaking moments, but as soon as there are more than 3 p...
The secret power of non-verbal communication
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever felt awkward in your body or told you were too flat with your voice when you speak, then you'd benefit from exploring the secret power ...
Why it's hard to get enough air when you're nervous and how to relax
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you gasping for air by the time you finish speaking? It's common to have trouble getting enough air when you are nervous and anxious and have to s...
Is more preparation the solution to public speaking fears?
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you get nervous and anxious about public speaking, perhaps you have tried preparing, scripting and rehearsing to hopefully manage your nerves. Yo...
WHY scripts will never make you a better public speaker (and what WILL!)…
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you write out word-for-word scripts or detailed outlines for your presentations and meetings? And, yet you still feel anxious and nervous when yo...
If you don't like being the center of attention, will you ever be a good public speaker?
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a common thing I hear from women, ""I don't like to be the center of attention."" If you relate to this sentiment then this episode is for you....
Effective Public Speaking when English is your Second Language
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have English as your second language (or third...), then you have an added challenge when it comes to public speaking. However, there are way...
When you're not getting the promotion you want and can't figure out why
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have all the experience and credentials but keep getting passed over for the promotion or job? It can be hard to know why this is happening, ...
What's upspeak and why you need to avoid it
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been told you should be more assertive when you speak, but you don't know how to, here's your answer! Upspeak is when your intonation go...
The power of a resonant voice-- How to cultivate a deep tone of voice and why a soft voice can undermine your credibility
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been told that you have a quiet voice? Or, that your voice is too high pitched? This feedback is actually not helpful at all, and can ...
Why Your Heart Races Under Pressure And How To Slow Yourself Down
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's normal for your heart to beat faster when you get nervous or anxious. But, it's not helpful for that anxiety to take over so much that you can't...
Afraid of what your audience is thinking about you?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fear of the audience's judgment is a very common experience for all public speakers however introverted, professional women with a history of public ...
From one recovering perfectionist, to another!
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If your inner critic has a lot to say about all the things you did wrong in that last presentation then perfectionism is probably zapping your energy...
Why do you stumble over your words?
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You're in that important meeting or presentation; you've prepared meticulously; but, when your moment to shine comes along, the words get stuck. You ...
WHY putting on a brave face will keep you stuck in fear
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Were you told as a child to "be a good girl and smile!"? Over time, a rigid mask forms that serves you to get through life. But, if you want to buil...
How to stop second guessing yourself and START trusting yourself to speak on the fly
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you spinning with self-doubt and questioning your every word? This state-of-mind especially affects impromptu speaking moments and can be paralyz...
Is public speaking fear really the #1 fear? Or, is it just you?
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you've felt like everyone else has figured out this public speaking thing, and it's ONLY you that still struggles with it. Is that true? It's ...
Are you self-conscious about how you look and avoid speaking because of it?
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's that pimple that popped up out of nowhere or your crooked teeth... If you have ever tried to hide a piece of your physical appearance t...
How To Stop Using Filler Words (and START making an impact when you speak)
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stumbling over your words and filling the awkward silences with um's and uh's? Filler words have been vilified by Toastmasters and they can be distr...
Are you a good public speaker (as long as you have time to prepare and know the topic)?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exhausted from spending hours preparing your content? If you want to improve your public speaking and grow your confidence as a leader the mindset s...
If you're getting talked over or interrupted
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sick of being interrupted in meetings? Want to have more leadership presence? Even if you're surrounded by big personalities, you can find your stro...
HOW to Stop Pushing Through Speaking Gigs and Start Enjoying
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever taken a really big sigh when you finished a speaking opportunity and thought "Thank god that's over!"? This episode is for you! What i...
WHY confrontation and emotionally charged conversations make you anxious and WHAT to do about it…
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you felt intimidated by a loud and aggressive boss? Do you get really anxious when there's an emotional charge to a conversation? The best comm...
How To Reduce Speaking Anxiety Without Scripts or Excessive Rehearsing
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you spend hours preparing your content for important communication moments and STILL feel nervous? Have you tried all the public speaking "best pr...
3 Secrets To Slowing Down
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our modern world is full of busy-ness. Life moves so fast that it's easy to lose track of how YOU are doing amidst all the responsibilities. And, on...
3 Tips To Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone And SHINE!
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being nervous about public speaking is normal but introverts have more to worry about when it comes to going outside their comfort zone and speaking ...
When You Spend Hours Preparing Your Content And Still Feel Anxious
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you spend hours preparing your content and powerpoint for important presentations or meetings? But still feel anxious and nervous? If you are jus...
Why Toastmasters Will Never Cure Public Speaking Fears
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Introverted women need to train in public speaking differently. In today's episode we dive into what works for more introverted women to build authen...
Welcome to the She Speaks To Inspire Podcast
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "She Speaks To Inspire" Podcast! I'm your hosting Julia Kraft and I'm passionate about the transformative power of speaker's training. ...