071 – Stop Shrinking When It’s Your Turn to Speak

Gabe Marusca is the host of the Authority in the Wild podcast, who speaks with entrepreneurs worldwide.

However he struggles to feel this same ease when speaking in groups of native English speakers as well as in front of large audiences. This holds him back from making new connections at conferences and other events, or from speaking comfortably on stage.

In our coaching session, we unpacked the root beliefs behind Gabe’s anxiety.

The result? At his next conference in Bucharest, he was able to converse with some of the most influential podcast hosts in Europe, including Steven Bartlett – the host of Diary of a CEO.

Before our session, this kind of situation would have triggered a panic in Gabe, but this time, it all felt smooth and natural.

Listen to our coaching call to hear what we did and how it relates to your own speaking anxiety.

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Ask Yourself

• Do you feel more comfortable in some speaking situations than in others? Why might that be?
• What role did cultural expectations play in shaping the way you see yourself?

Insights

• Gabe realized that many of his limiting beliefs around speaking in certain environments stem from his early experiences of being marginalized by schoolmates.
• Gave realized he holds himself back to avoid outshining his brother.
• Gabe noticed he has a new relationship to the negative emotions from the past.

Clearing Modalities

• EFT
• Mental rehearsal

Practical Advice

• Have a plan for handling mistakes and technical difficulties. See them as opportunities to connect with your audience.
• Embrace the idea that it’s okay if not everyone likes or connects with you.
• Focus instead on genuine interaction and shared interests.

Connect with Gabe

Gabe Marusca is the business growth strategist behind Digital Finest and the host of Authority in the Wild Podcast.

Gabe helps thought leaders and industry experts break free from the time-for-money trap by turning their expertise into scalable, productized solutions.

His location-independent lifestyle has allowed him to live in more than 10 countries for the past 6 years and to visit 27 countries.

• Gabe’s marketing services
• Gabe’s website
• Authority in the Wild Podcast
• Gabe on LinkedIn
• Gabe on Instagram
• Gabe on X
• Gabe on YouTube

Ways You Can Get Linda’s Help With Speaking Confidence​

1. Use the Pacing exercise to focus your mind before you speak. This is free to download with the book resources at DelightintheLimelight.com/resources.
2. Prepare yourself vocally, physically, emotionally, and energetically, with The Speaker Green Room.
3. Want to overcome your fear of speaking and become more naturally you so you can delight in the limelight? Private Coaching with Linda to overcome your fear of speaking and delight in the limelight.
4. Get the Book: Delight in the Limelight: Overcome your fear of being seen and realize your dreams

Credits – Music: “A Smooth Jazz” by Music Cocktail

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