There’s this weird thing that happens when smart, articulate business owners get asked to speak:
They start sounding… weird.
They say stuff like, “What if I told you…”
They parrot lines from mentors they admire.
They stiffen up, overthink, and suddenly sound like a motivational quote generator instead of a real human.
In this episode, I’m sharing where that habit comes from (spoiler: it’s not confidence—it’s ego), why it’s a sign you haven’t fully nailed your speaker identity, and what to do when your “authentic voice” vanishes under pressure.
We’ll talk about:
- The “Parrot Effect” and why it sneaks in when you’re trying to be impressive
- Why scripting makes you feel safe—but also makes you sound like someone else
- How to try things on and find your signature speaker style without cringing
- A behind-the-scenes story from my pageant days (and the hideous dress that changed everything)
This one’s not about being a better speaker. It’s about noticing when you’re not actually being you.
TUNE INTO EPISODE 233: Sounding Like ‘You’ on Stage Starts with Ditching This One Habit
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