046. Expressively, Naturally, Unapologetically You

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?

In this episode of the Delight in the Limelight Podcast, award-winning copywriter and author of the hilarious national bestseller, Tough Titties, 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 truly be yourself
• How to balance authenticity with professionalism in a work environment
• Laura’s approach to handling negative feedback
• One very effective strategy for building your confidence

This is a conversation for anyone who wants to be true to themselves in their work and online.

Listen to the Podcast Here

Watch The Podcast Here

Connect with Laura

Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp, is an award-winning copywriting expert and unapologetic lazy person. She’s written TV spots for clients like NBC, Fandango, and Bravo, and now helps entrepreneurs and creatives to cash in on their unique personalities, become binge-worthy, and get paid to be 100% themselves. The Copy Cure, her course with Marie Forleo, has helped thousands of creative pros to master and even fall in love with copywriting.

Her first book, Tough Titties, published via Hachette is available now.

• Website
• Non-Sucky Subject Lines
• Tough Titties

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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