Delight in the Limelight

Delight in the Limelight

Do you dread speaking in public? Would you love to LOVE the limelight? Join me each week for processes and expert tips to overcome the anxiety and free up your self-expression. My goal is to excite, motivate, and inspire you along your journey to make speaking something you look forward to. I’ll also be chatting with guest experts who will share their knowledge and fresh perspectives on all things speaking and visibility to help you become the speaker you dream of, whether at your company, on social media, or on stage. I want you to love speaking in public! And I’m all about the fun, because life is too short for anything else.

Episodes

064. Speaking Secrets from a National Champion

May 2, 2025 • 31 mins
What can professionals learn from champion public speakers—even if they never plan to compete? 🤔On this episode of the Delight in the Limelight podcast, I sit down with Dr. Iain Lampert, a public speaking competition expert and four-time national champion, to uncover the most valuable lessons from the world of competitive speaking and how they translate into real-world communication for entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders.To...
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063. Reclaim Your Voice after Trauma from Past Performance

April 18, 2025 • 46 mins
In this coaching session, brain nutritionist and podcast host Laurie Hammer, though comfortable on video, feels less so speaking in person. She worries she’ll say something incorrect, bore her audience, and wonders if she has anything new to say that’s different than others in her field. She also would like to regain confidence she once had and lost, about singing in public.We come up with strategies and mindset shifts to address t...
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062. Negotiate Like a Leader with Confidence

March 22, 2025 • 47 mins
Are you looking to increase your influence and better articulate your expertise? Listen to my conversation with Lisa Gillette - a former senior vice president and now an executive coach - who shares her insights from over 25 years in the corporate world.You’ll learn:- Practical strategies for pitching your ideas- How to effectively communicate your expertise- Techniques for building and maintaining authorityIf you want to succ...
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061. Preparing for a First Panel Experience

February 21, 2025 • 35 mins
These coaching episodes of Delight in the Limelight, allow you to hear me coach a student or client on a specific speaking confidence issue.In this episode, I help Facebook marketing expert Katelyn Coleman prepare for her very first panel appearance. To ensure Katelyn has the best possible experience on the panel, I coach her to shift her mindset and lead her in a visualization to mentally rehearse the event.This is a great episode...
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060. From Small Talk to Real Talk

February 1, 2025 • 46 mins
Small talk is often seen as a bit of a nuisance or a necessary evil. But it doesn’t have to be. What if it could serve as a gateway to deeper connections and relationships instead?In this episode, I chat to the hosts of The Opposite of Small Talk Podcast, Danielle McCombs and Kristy Olinger, about the art of meaningful conversation.Listen to our conversation to learn:- When to share personal stories (and when not to)- How to strike...
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59. Healing Speaking Anxiety Ahead of A Big Presentation

January 17, 2025 • 28 mins
These coaching episodes of Delight in the Limelight, allow you to hear me coach a student or client on a specific speaking confidence issue.In this episode, I help Shawn Kunkler, the host of the Realtor180 podcast, who, at the time of recording, is gearing up for his biggest talk to date, in front of 400 realtors.We explore the root causes of his speaking anxiety and clear them away with some powerful healing techniques. I then off...
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058. Networking Redefined: Effortless, Fun, and Real

December 27, 2024 • 49 mins
If the word “networking” makes you groan, today’s episode of the Delight in the Limelight Podcast is for you!I talk to speaker, networking coach, and business development strategist, Julie Brown, about the art of meaningful networking. Julie shares her insights on building genuine, human-centric relationships that go beyond the exchanges of business cards.Listen to our conversation to learn:- Why you need to expand the “surface are...
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057. Confident Leadership

December 15, 2024 • 38 mins
Ever feel like you're wearing two hats at once—trying to get things done while also being the leader who inspires others to do the same? Many leaders struggle to shift from being a doer to guiding and empowering a team of doers.In this conversation, Julie Ellis, an executive coach to top corporate leaders and scaling entrepreneurs, shares practical insights and mindset shifts to help you embody the kind of leadership that attracts ...
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056. Bridging the Divide: Courageous Conversations in Polarized Times

November 29, 2024 • 58 mins
Does the thought of discussing politics with someone on "the other side" make you want to run the other way? Do your conversations devolve into heated arguments, leaving you frustrated and disconnected? Are you worried that political divides are harming your relationships and our sense of community?I've found it more challenging than ever to discuss politics with those who hold different views, and perhaps you feel the same way.Tha...
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055. Unlocking Team Confidence as a Leader

November 1, 2024 • 42 mins
How do the very best leaders cultivate team confidence? In this interview, I speak with leadership expert Glain Roberts-McCabe about the role leaders play in building confident and empowered teams.Tune in to explore:- The main factors that contribute to team confidence- Tactics you can use to foster a resilient and cohesive team culture- The difficulties in balancing team output with team moraleThis is an insightful conversation fo...
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054. Clearing The Self-Doubt in Expressing Yourself

October 4, 2024 • 40 mins
These coaching episodes of Delight in the Limelight allow you to hear me coach a student or client on a specific speaking confidence issue.In this episode, I coach Abby O'Sullivan, co-founder of a podcast management agency who struggles with forgetting what she wants to say, speaking too fast, and worrying she’ll lose her audience, particularly when speaking live in person.I help her uncover the root causes of this feeling, tracing...
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053. Step Into Your Swagger At Work & In Life

October 3, 2024 • 38 mins
In this episode of Delight in the Limelight, Leslie Ehm, author of Swagger, dives deep into the concept of confidence. Listen in to learn:- How embracing your unique traits could make you unstoppable- How to reframe “negative” traits as superpowers- How to handle the challenges of being authentic in a professional settingIf you know you’re not being your full, authentic, confident self, this episode is for you.Click here to ch...
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052. Clearing Worries of What People Think When You Speak

August 9, 2024 • 50 mins
These coaching episodes of Delight in the Limelight allow you to hear me coach a student or client on a specific speaking confidence issue.In this episode, I coach Marcia Dawood, an angel investor and author, who struggles with blanking out on what she wants to say, and her concerns about what others think, particularly when she knows people in the audience.I help her uncover the root causes of this feeling tracing her fears back t...
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051. How to Be Yourself, Even Facing a Camera

July 12, 2024 • 45 mins
Is a fear of cameras and being photographed holding you back in your business?Join me in this conversation with branding photographer Raj Bandyopadhyay to tackle the fear of being in front of the camera. We talk about overcoming perfectionism, getting personal branding photos that show who you really are, and finding the balance between "looking good" and "being yourself.”Listen in to learn:- The true goal of branding photography (...
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050. Confident Humor When You Speak In Public

June 28, 2024 • 46 mins
Do you ever think your presentations could be more engaging? Join me in learning how to use humor in public speaking, in my conversation with stand-up comedian Blake Green.Blake shares his journey from making his family laugh as a kid to becoming a seasoned entertainer. Together, we unpack the importance of laughter for human connection, share our funniest anecdotes, and explore practical tips for infusing humor into public speakin...
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049. Unlearning Silence to Unleash Your Voice

June 14, 2024 • 33 mins
In this episode, we explore silence—how societal and internalized pressures stifle our self-expression, and the profound liberation that comes with unlearning these patterns. My guest Elaine Lin Hering talks about the impact of silence on our relationships, and she shares practical advice on how to improve communication, assertiveness, and self-expression.Listen in to learn:- Why we stay silent and how our silence negatively i...
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048. Embracing the Awkwardness of Public Speaking

May 31, 2024 • 39 mins
What if you could reframe your relationship with awkwardness and learn to manage awkward moments with ease?Join me in this episode of Delight in the Limelight, where I speak to Henna Pryor - Workplace Performance Expert and author of Good Awkward.In this episode, you’ll learn:- What the spotlight effect is and why you shouldn’t trust it.- Strategies for dealing with nervousness and a lack of audience engagement.- Practical examples...
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047. Impact without Burnout for Speaking Ease

May 17, 2024 • 38 mins
Do you ever wish you could approach speaking with ease and confidence instead of stress and anxiety? Then listen to this episode of Delight in the Limelight where I speak with psychology expert and host of the MINDSET ZONE podcast, Ana Melikian.Listen to our conversation to learn how to:- Recognize your limiting beliefs and cultivate a growth mindset- Harness the power of mindset to unlock your full potential as a speaker- Reframe ...
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046. Expressively, Naturally, Unapologetically You

May 3, 2024 • 49 mins
How do you learn to be authentically yourself in your public speaking and writing? And how do you deal with the emotional impact of any negative feedback you get?In this episode of the Delight in the Limelight Podcast, award-winning copywriter and founder of Talking Shrimp, Laura Belgray, joins me to talk about the challenges (and benefits!) of being authentically yourself.Listen to our conversation to learn:- What it looks like to...
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045. How to Tell Stories to Create Change and Impact

April 19, 2024 • 44 mins
Just how important is storytelling for public speaking success? According to today’s guest, it’s the key to delivering an engaging and entertaining presentation.Mike Ganino is a seasoned public speaker, performance coach, and former executive producer of TEDx Cambridge. In this episode of the Delight in the Limelight show, he joins me to discuss the importance of emotionally honest storytelling, drawing on your individual perspecti...
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