Speak with Confidence, Inspire with Power

Public speaking isn’t just about talking—it’s about connecting with your audience, owning your voice, and delivering a message that sticks. Whether you're presenting at an event, leading a meeting, or sharing your story, confidence is key!

I’ve been fortunate enough to land a few speaking gigs throughout the course of my professional career. And coming from someone who feared public speaking and stuttered repeatedly, the journey has not been easy. But it has been worth it. It came with a lot of trials, tribulations, and feeling absolutely cringe!

But our most cringe moments mark the birth of something great embedded within us. And it’s on us to activate that.

The best steps are the smallest. Here’s some tips that I did that have helped me on my speaking journey. They may be a bit unconventional, but they work!

Record & Review Yourself

• Watch your body language, tone, and pacing. Notice what works and what needs tweaking.

• Get comfortable hearing your own voice—it helps you refine your delivery.

Start Small & Speak Often

• Practice in low-pressure environments: speak at meetings, social gatherings, or even in front of a mirror.

• Volunteer to introduce people at events or share a brief thought in a group setting.

Raise Your Hand!

• Toastmasters or local public speaking workshops can provide practice, feedback, and confidence boosts.

• But sometimes all you have to do is raise your hand. Whether to ask or answer a question. And no, you won’t be perceived as being stupid for doing so. And if you do believe that you’re stupid, well I guess you have some unpacking do as to why that is.

Show up Authentically… Perfection is Overrated

• Show up, even if you say the wrong word. It’s ok to correct yourself.

• FUN FACT: At my last speaking gig at a high school where I spoke to high school students about the importance of compassion, I said the wrong word. But instead of having a meltdown over being imperfect, I instead apologized to the students and continued on with my presentation. I find that if we are able to laugh at ourselves, it increases serotonin and reduces feelings of stress and inadequacy.

So the verdict is this… the best speakers weren’t born confident—they became confident through practice.

Whether you're presenting at an event, leading a meeting, or sharing your story, confidence is key!

Perhaps I should create a digital product on public speaking for beginners, what are your thoughts? Also grab my FREE Confidence Reset Guide here! 

Camille