Episodes

What if you could reframe your relationship with awkwardness and learn to manage awkward moments with ease? Join me in this episode of Delight in the Limelight, where I speak to Henna Pryor - Workplace Performance Expert and author of Good Awkward. In this episode, you’ll learn: - What the spotlight effect is and why you shouldn’t trust it. - Strategies for dealing with nervousness and a lack of audience engagement. - Practical examples and benefits of using improv in your speaking. Click ...

Do you ever wish you could approach speaking with ease and confidence instead of stress and anxiety? Then listen to this episode of Delight in the Limelight where I speak with psychology expert and host of the MINDSET ZONE podcast, Ana Melikian. Listen to our conversation to learn how to: - Recognize your limiting beliefs and cultivate a growth mindset - Harness the power of mindset to unlock your full potential as a speaker - Reframe your anxiety and respond to stress instead of reacting to i...

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 you get? In this episode of the Delight in the Limelight Podcast, award-winning copywriter and founder of Talking Shrimp, 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 profe...

Just how important is storytelling for public speaking success? According to today’s guest, it’s the key to delivering an engaging and entertaining presentation. Mike Ganino is a seasoned public speaker, performance coach, and former executive producer of TEDx Cambridge. In this episode of the Delight in the Limelight show, he joins me to discuss the importance of emotionally honest storytelling, drawing on your individual perspective, and incorporating your lived experiences into your presenta...

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, and Free. What you’ll get in this episode, where Delight meets Buoyant: - Learn how to bring forth the uniquely individual self-expression that draws your market toward yo...

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-related stress from both management and physiological perspectives. We’ll be speaking about how to: - Set healthy boundaries and manage expectations t...

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. Click here to check the full show notes

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 emotional issues that interfere with self-expression. Click here to check the full show notes

"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 in the Limelight show as I sit down with Lisa Bragg, author of Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion. Together, we will explor...

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 groove back after a hard knock Click here to check the full show notes

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 this all with me is Tricia Montalvo Timm. Tricia is a board director, venture investor, speaker and author. She is a first-generation Latina whose law ca...

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 across as arrogant or boastful. Click here to check the full show notes

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 unique perspective on mental strength and readiness. His expertise spans across helping a diverse range of individuals, from athletes and musicians to dancers and ev...

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 well acquainted with The Impostor. Many think that impostor syndrome affects mostly women, but joining me on the show to dispel that myth is Kris Kelso, author of Overcoming ...

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 pychologist, the methods he first used worsened the family relationships. Remembering how he himself was a difficult child, he used his memory of his own needs to reconstruct what children are craving from adults, which is often in direct contrast to how parents and teacher...

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, Tammy has helped thousands of people shift their mindsets around leadership and personal growth.performance. Listeners will gain insights into recognizing and overco...

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 insight into its root causes and the impact it has on self-perception and performance. Listeners will gain insights into recognizing and overcoming Imp...

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, mediator, and former TV anchor. She combines these experiences to help her clients advocate for their ideas, their products, and services. In thi...

In this episode, sales coach Carole Mahoney shares strategies to boost sales confidence by putting the buyer first, emphasizing the importance of mindset, buyer-focused communication, active listening, and self-awareness. Click here to check the full show notes

Most of us avoid conflict because it’s so uncomfortable. What if conflict could be made more comfortable? And what if conflict, handled well, led to better relationships and better teams? Click here to check the full show notes

Many people mistakenly believe that being demanding and aggressive leads to successful negotiations. Listen in to learn an uncommon approach that leans on likability, rapport, and relationship building. Click here to check the full show notes

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. Click here to check the full show notes

In this episode we’ll take a look at 3 ways to navigate the challenges of comparison, jealousy, and self-discovery. Click here to check the full show notes

Learn how to set the “stage” for a peak experience any time you speak by readying yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Click here to check the full show notes