Episode Summary
- The number one mindset shift to stop worrying about how you sound to others
- Why “speaking before you think” is the secret to sounding more natural and authentic
- An actionable tip for ending your sentences with power and authority
- A hot take on filler words like “um” and “like”
- What it truly means to be a resilient speaker, and how to become one
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
- Alienor Hunter, professional speaking coach and founder of Voxii
- UltraSpeaking, the conversational speaking course mentioned in this episode
What You'll Hear
You meet Alienor Hunter, a professional speaking coach who once found it hard to work up the nerve to order a sandwich and has since built a career helping people speak with confidence. She walks you through the mindset shifts and practical tools that got her there.
The Mindset Shift
You learn the number one shift for confident speakers: letting go of worrying about how you sound to others. Once you stop monitoring yourself mid-sentence, speaking gets easier and more natural.
Speak Before You Think
You hear Alienor’s case for “speaking before you think,” the idea that overthinking every word before you say it is what makes you sound stiff, not polished.
Ending With Authority
You get an actionable tip for closing out your sentences with power, so your points land instead of trailing off.
The Filler Word Hot Take
You hear Alienor’s take on filler words like “um” and “like,” and why the usual advice to eliminate them completely might be missing the point.
Becoming a Resilient Speaker
You learn what it actually means to be a resilient speaker, and the habits that help you build that resilience over time.
The Eloquence Edit is Celeste’s coaching program for those who are ready to sound as sharp and self-assured as they actually are.
