Delight in the Limelight

060. From Small Talk to Real Talk 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...

056. Bridging the Divide: Courageous Conversations in Polarized Times 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...

044. Buoyant Speaking — Unlock Your Magnetic Self-Expression Do you want to draw your audience in more as a speaker, or maybe you want to feel more creative and carefree around your ideas and inspirations? Join me on Delight in the Limelight Live where I’ll be having a conversation with Susie deVille, author of  BUOYANT: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative,...

043. Work Stress/Speaking Confidence Connection When life is hectic and you’re frazzled, it’s natural that you would bring that same energy to your speaking. Today on the Delight in the Limelight show, I’m joined by Nina Nesdoly a work stress and burnout prevention speaker and researcher. She draws on her interdisciplinary background in Organizational Behavior and Neuroscience to examine work-rela...

042. Speak Up Culture: Making it Safe and Worth it Are you struggling to create a workplace culture where people feel comfortable speaking up?  Join me for this live show with Stephen Shedletsky, author of the upcoming book Speak-Up Culture . You’ll come away with the tools, mindset shifts, and strategies you need to transform your workplace with a feedback-rich culture of open communication...

041. Unlock Your Voice for Speaking Confidence When we speak in public, we tend to focus on the words we want to say and forget that we speak with our body, through our vocal production. By attending to the way we use our voices, we can find keys to what inhibits us, and what sets us free.  Join me in conversation with Jennifer Hamady, a voice coach and therapist specializing in technical and emot...

040. Your Bragging Rights: Healthy Self-Promotion “Put your head down, do good work, and you’ll be rewarded.” This familiar adage has left many of us perplexed. Despite playing by the rules, we often witness others who skillfully promote themselves receiving coveted opportunities. Why do so many of us feel uncomfortable speaking up about our own successes? Join me on the Delight...

039. Give Voice to Your Value at Work Have you ever felt others didn’t recognize your value? Where you felt all your hard work went unnoticed, unacknowledged, or unappreciated? In this conversation, we cover how to: Build a “value vault” that elevates your excellence Give voice to the value of your work and character Stop people pleasing without stopping your care for others Get your g...

038. Shining the Light on Underrepresented Voices Have you ever felt invisible or marginalized at work where you had to hide a part of yourself or felt you don’t belong? Maybe you hide or downplay a piece of your identity in order to fit in. We all want to belong– not for who we aren’t, but for who we are! Maybe you are a manager wanting to empower each member on your team. Here to discuss t...

037. Mastering Visibility in the Workplace Join me in this episode with Susan Barber, author of The Visibility Factor, to learn simple and actionable ways to boost your visibility and make your mark in the workplace. You’ll learn how you can shine as an introvert, deconstruct the barriers in communication with higher-ups and peers, and learn to share your accomplishments and wins without coming ac...

036. Lessons From a Sports Psychologist for Speaking Confidence In today’s episode, we delve into the world of performance psychology with an expert who bridges the gap between physical prowess and mental resilience, offering unique insights that can elevate your speaking confidence. Guest, Dr. Brian Hite, is not just an acclaimed sports psychologist but also an experienced stuntman, bringing a un...

035. Overcoming Impostor Syndrome If you’re a leader, innovator, or entrepreneur who’s ever told yourself… I’m not supposed to be here… I only got lucky; but that leader has the real talent… I don’t deserve an award. It should go to that other person… One of these days, everyone’s going to figure out that I’m in over my head… Then you are...

034. Building Inner Wealth for Confident Speaking in Kids In this captivating episode, Howard Glasser shares his incredible journey to recognizing the potential greatness in every child and how nurturing their intensity can lead to empowerment and transformation. Trained as a child psychologist, the methods he first used worsened the family relationships. Remembering how he himself was a difficult...

033. Reframe the Stories You Tell Yourself to Speak with Ease Today we’re talking about how to tell better stories to yourself, ones that will create more empowering experiences of ease and confidence when you speak up, put yourself out there, and advocate for yourself. Tammy Heermann is an award-winning leadership expert and author of Reframe Your Story . With over twenty years of experience, Tam...

032. Overcome Impostor Syndrome in the Workplace In this episode of the Delight in the Limelight podcast, host Linda Ugelow is joined by Kim Meninger, a leadership coach and host of The Impostor Syndrome Files podcast to discuss the phenomenon known as Impostor Syndrome and how it affects individuals in the workplace. They discuss the definition of Impostor Syndrome, misconceptions, and provide in...

031. Make the Case for Anything and Win Welcome back, delightful listeners, to another captivating episode of the Delight in the Limelight Podcast! Today, we are diving into the art of persuasion and the power of belief with our guest, Heather Hansen. Heather Hansen, a best-selling author and keynote speaker, brings a unique blend of expertise as a trial attorney, psychology degree holder, mediato...

029. Boost Your Sales Confidence by Putting the Buyer First (Re-Release) Selling. Does it create a ball of dread in your stomach? Imagine finding a way to sell without the push, that feels authentic and aligned with your values. In today’s episode, we have an incredibly insightful and inspiring conversation about boosting your sales confidence. I’m joined by the renowned sales influencer and...

030. Lean into Conflict with Confidence Conflict. Does it make you want to run and hide? Imagine learning tools that make conflict less scary, easier to handle, and more productive! In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Liane Davey, a renowned organizational psychologist and best-selling author of “ The Good Fight .” Liane’s mission is to foster better communication, con...

028. Unconventional Negotiation to Get What You Want Fotini Iconomopoulos is an expert in negotiation and conflict resolution. She understands that most people aren’t fans of conflict and associate negotiation with potential conflict. Our brain’s fight or flight response kicks in, just like when faced with a physical threat like a sabertooth tiger (metaphorically speaking, of course)....

027. Delighting in the Limelight When you carry anxiety around public speaking, being the center of attention feels uncomfortable or worse. Join me as we explore the magic of delighting in the limelight, and how to turn every speaking opportunity into a transformational experience. Listen to the Podcast Here Connect with Linda Download your Free Speaker Empowerment Kit with 3 mental rehearsals to...

026. End Comparing Yourself to Other Speakers So you see other people speaking with ease or skill and feel like you don’t measure up? It’s easy to fall into the comparison trap. In this episode, we’ll take a look at 3 ways to handle and navigate the challenges of comparison, jealousy, and self-discovery. Listen to the Podcast Here Connect with Linda Download your Free Speaker Empowerment Kit with...

025. Peak Experience When You Speak Join us on Episode 25 of “Delight in the Limelight” as we explore the art of creating a peak experience when you speak. Discover how to tap into the flow, connect with your audience, and feel exhilarated during your presentations. In this episode, we share five essential ways to prepare yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, energetically, and s...

024. How to Be Naturally, Expressively You When You Speak In this episode we delve into how to connect with what is naturally you. You’ll gain new insights and strategies for discovering and embracing your authentic self-expression by caring less about others’ opinions, questioning established rules, and stretching out the ways you express yourself. The ultimate goal is to help you feel more...

023. Flow with Spontaneous Speaking In this episode,  you’ll discover the different kinds of impromptu speaking situations you are likely to encounter. I offer 6 ways to feel more adept with thinking on your feet so that expressing yourself becomes a kind of game or challenge that can become fun and enjoyable. Listen to the Podcast Here Connect with Linda Download your Free Speaker Empowerment Kit...

022. Making Memorization Fun Join me today as we look at what to memorize when to memorize and how to make memorizing more fun. When memorizing is enjoyable and satisfying, you won’t resist or dread it, but rather make it into a fun game that’s challenging. And that’s what I want to help you do today too.  Listen to the Podcast Here Links to Resources Mentioned Joshua Foer TEDx talk: Feats o...