Like computer software, your brain is programmed to keep you safe, but sometimes it's doing its job all too well. One area of that is judgement. When we receive judgement, especially when we use our voice, we have this fear of judgement from ourselves and especially from others. What [...]
The work of showing up and having a voice can sometimes be draining or overwhelming. There’s the anxiety of wondering if we are going to say the right thing or that we don't want to step on other people's toes. Joining me today is Megan Hamilton. She’s a speaking, visibility, [...]
Storytelling is at the heart of podcasting. Whether you have an interview show creating a scripted podcast or even a solo episode of your own, it's all about being authentic, truthful, and to be confident in sharing your story through your voice. Even though, traditionally, podcasting is an audio-only [...]
Part of having interviews on your podcast, is meeting like-minded people and sharing their stories. Not only is it an intimate way to connect with your listeners, but also to your guests as well! One example is with Kathryn Woods, my guest today. I was introduced to Kathryn when [...]
I first heard of Hadar Shemesh going down the rabbit hole of looking for new podcasts to listen to and her Influency Podcast caught my eye - or ears in this case. Her passion to have her listeners own their voice was very much aligned with mine and I [...]
I'm listening to people talk about why they clam up when they're behind the mic, why they aren't able to fully speak their truth, and do it in a really fun, engaging authentic way. You don't necessarily have to be an extrovert, in order to have an engaging voice, [...]
Not all filler words are created equal. Did you know there's a difference between "ah" and "um"? Yeah, neither did I! As a podcast editor, I hear people speak, a lot. All the nuances in their voice, the words they choose, and how they present themselves. And in this [...]
Welcome back to the show! So good to be back after my little hiatus of a little winter break. I want to mention first, get some housekeeping out of the way that Podfest Global Summit is coming back, and I'm going to be there again this year. It will [...]
Identifying your audience is one of the key foundations for your podcast. Whether you already have a show or you're launching a new one, you need to know who is your audience. You need to identify who that person is listening to your show. You may have taken some [...]
Think about your voice. Why do you sound the way you do? Why do you speak the way you do? The words you choose, the pitches you make, although comes naturally to you now, it all had to start somewhere. Did you know that we weren't born with the [...]