What happens when the spotlight doesn’t feel exciting… but heavy?
If you’ve ever stood on a stage, hit “record” on your phone, or even just spoken up in a meeting and thought, “What if I mess this up?” — this episode is for you.
In today’s solo episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a recent high-stakes presentation where I spoke to a room full of my peers—fellow dietitians—about something no one else was really talking about: job dissatisfaction in our profession.
And yes... I was nervous.
After decades in the media, that might sound surprising. But here’s what I’ve learned: confidence isn’t something you find once—it’s something you build over and over again.
In this episode, you’ll hear:-
A story about the very first time I stood on stage in front of 1,500 people
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Why speaking to peers hits harder (and feels more personal)
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How to manage nerves when the pressure’s on
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The myth of “flawless” speakers — and what audiences actually remember
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My 3-part “Confidence Triangle” that helps speakers show up prepared and powerful
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Why visibility is about more than being seen—it’s about making an impact
And remember: if the spotlight feels a little heavy? That’s okay. It just means your voice carries weight!
Connect with Bonnie:
- Bonnie’s proven media training course: How To Work With Media and Make The Media Work for You: https://btdmedia.teachable.com/p/media-masterclass
- Bonnie’s website: https://betterthandieting.com
- BTD Media Makers News Digest: https://bit.ly/BTDMediaMakers
- Better Than Dieting Newsletter: https://bit.ly/BTDsubscribe
- Follow Bonnie on Social Media: Instagram:@bonnietaubdix and @BTDmedia X (Twitter): @eatsmartbd Facebook: @BonnieTaubDix.RDN
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bonnietaubdix
- Bonnie’s Book: Read It Before You Eat It - Taking You from Label to Table
- Get in touch: mediasavvybtd@gmail.com
- Download a free chapter of Bonnie’s latest book
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