051 – How to Be Yourself, Even Facing a Camera
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 (and it’s not to look good!)
– How to choose a photographer who will make you feel safe
– Strategies to make sure you feel comfortable during personal branding photo shoots
Tune in and let’s help you shine in front of that lens!
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Connect with Raj
In 2016, Raj was a Data Scientist at a hot Silicon Valley startup; with a comfortable 6-figure salary, status that came from success in a sexy field, and only a mild sense of mid-life dissatisfaction.
Then his partner, his then-wife of 8 years, came out as transgender.
Seeing his partner find joy in his true self forced Raj to ask the question, “What do I need to change in my life to feel true to myself?”
That journey led him to pursue his creative passion, and eventually, find a fulfilling life as an artist and photographer in NYC.
Today, as a personal branding photographer, he helps speakers and entrepreneurs convey their full, multifaceted, vibrant stories on camera.
He’s passionate about helping people feel safe to express themselves fully as human beings and to build a deep, genuine, lasting connection with their audience.
Connect with Linda
- Download your Free Speaker Empowerment Kit with 3 mental rehearsals to pre-pave your speaking confidence whether you’re speaking live, one camera, or introducing yourself in a networking/workshop circle.
- Download your Free Speaker Preparation Checklist for the practices, rituals, and warmups I use before speaking to ensure I’m clear-headed, grounded, and charged.
- 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.
- 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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