Powerful Presence

Episode for aspiring inspiring leaders who consider one-on-one coaching.  Is monkey-see-monkey-do also your strategy in getting better at public speaking?  And you feel stuck? Entrepreneurs, CEOs, experts need to be able to inspire. Nowadays more than ever. And even more so in times of AI.  The world needs more changemakers who want to make a positive impact.  Yes, of course, we can all speak. But...

Do you struggle to find your leadership style?  In need of hearing some amazing insights and tips on how to thrive?  This is your episode!  On conditioning, unlearning, setting your own benchmarks, taking ownership.  “Every woman deserves to stand on a stage and own the room while being herself. In full confidence and power.” 2’: Discover how to stop giving your power and confidence away.  4’30”:...

This is the episode I wish I didn't have to make. Ok, this is not entirely true, because I loved preparing and recording it.  But the fact is equity between men and women is not a fact yet.  So I am glad to contribute in the way I do best, which is by helping female leaders speak up.  Check out my best tips because women deserve to play their A-game.  Don't undermine yourself and make yourself hea...

In this episode, I am sharing my favorite quotes on great public speaking.  You will go next level at taking the stage once you understand the true meaning of these gems full of wisdom.  I unpack each quote for you so you get a deep understanding of how to move your audience.  1. "I have learned that people will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget how yo...

Calling for female leaders who have been dimming their light lately. And who are dreaming of creating their own signature keynote.  A 100% on-brand signature keynote that will deeply resonate with your audience.  It will be your most significant and distinctive piece of content: unique and highly impactful.  I love to help my clients find their deepest, most authentic stories and turn them into in...

"Help, I always speak too fast!"  If that's you, then this episode is for you.  It's a short, sweet, and golden episode.  I explain why this happens and what you can do to prevent it and manage it.  Discussing the importance of mindset, breathing, and pausing.  Link to my blog: https://speaker.coach/blog/ If you enjoyed this episode, you do me a big favor if you rate it. 

Are you longing for the day you will not feel nervous on stage anymore?  I bet you are, but I hate to break it for you, it's unlikely that that's going to happen. The goal is not to never be nervous again, the goal is to be able to manage your nervous energy.  In this episode, I share some stage fright stories and my best tips for managing your nerves.  After listening you will never again give yo...

Recently I was invited for an interview at the five star rated Impactful Coaching podcast. A new podcast show by producer Danielle Vincent and host Joseph Ianni. They're all about sparking conversations that inspire personal growth and fuel leadership. They love featuring guests who've not only made a difference but also have unique insights and compelling stories to share about their journey. We...

'Speak to the heart to win the mind.' This episode talks about connection and delivery.  A few topics from the toolbox here:  Finding your best voice, playing with melody and rhythm.  Body language is an amazing tool to enhance your message.  Mastering the pause is the single most important thing you have to learn if you want to go from good to great in public speaking.  Audience interaction: chal...

The one million dollar question is always: ‘Do I have something interesting to say?'  Of course, you do. And I'll help you find and shape your stories into truly remarkable ones.  In this episode, I elaborate on the second pillar of my work which can be summarised in relevant messaging, convincing structures, and inspiring storytelling (in a business context).  I explain how you too can be valuabl...

This is the first in a series of three about the pillars of my approach.  Confidence, Content, Connection.  I reveal my key insights and tools on confidence in this episode.  Some of my favorite topics are in this episode:  Be yourself and show up with intention.  Be real and manage expectations.  Don't miss out on the winning speaker's mindset at the end of the episode.  Did you like this episode...

Our guest today is Georgia Brooks. She is are a women’s rights activist and the founder & CEO of The Nine - the first female-focused private members’ club. Which is also where we are doing this interview.  Georgia also loves a good karaoke session. And all things beautiful, elegant and fluffy.  She is going to share with us how it was to get The Nine started, what she thinks about feminism and the...

It didn't take me long to come up with a name for my podcast.  Powerful Presence is a key concept in my work parallel to one of my main teachings 'a speaker is a leader'.  In this episode, I unpack the two words: Powerful Presence.  And I share my best tip for people who experience this: "When I go on stage, I don’t feel like myself anymore.” If you liked this episode, please give it some love by...

In this personal episode, I share my backstory and tell the story of how I became a speaker coach.   From the fun facts to the hard facts.  About the seeds that were planted in my early career that led me to become a speaker coach.  The story of how others saw the speaker coach in me before I did and the sad loss that make me take the leap.  Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to subscribe to the...

The Powerful Presence Podcast, the show that talks about all things powerful presence, public speaking and leadership.   If you are an entrepreneur, an expert or a CEO and you have been wishing for your words to have more impact, this is your podcast. My name is Elizabeth Van Den Bergh and I am your host.  I believe a speaker is a leader and a good leader should be a good speaker.  Clients tell me...