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Delight in the Limelight with Linda Ugelow: Uncovering and Releasing the Root of Speaking Anxiety

April 08, 2025 • Aggie & Cristy • Season 4 • Episode 20

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Fear of public speaking doesn’t show up out of nowhere. In this deeply honest and uplifting conversation, Linda Ugelow joins us to share her journey from stage performer with intense speaking anxiety to a sought-after confidence and vocal coach.

Linda helps entrepreneurs and professionals get comfortable being seen and heard, whether on camera, in a meeting, or on stage. She shares why the traditional advice to “push through the fear” often falls short, and how uncovering the root of that fear—usually found in personal history—can completely change your relationship with speaking.

This episode is a powerful reminder that the goal isn’t just to get by when speaking, but to actually enjoy the experience and feel at home in your voice.

Episode Notes

How Linda went from white-knuckling through video appearances to building a framework that cleared her fear
Why the fear of public speaking often traces back to family dynamics, childhood experiences, and old patterns of protection
The difference between managing fear and actually not feeling fear anymore
How perfectionism, people pleasing, and school performance culture create internal pressure to always "get it right"
What it takes to watch yourself on camera without cringing
Linda’s approach to turning your inner critic into an inner ally
How a supportive, nonjudgmental environment makes speaking growth sustainable and joyful
Behind the scenes of her Delight in the Limelight Accelerator and how she helps people reconnect with their true voice

Guest Contact Info – Linda Ugelow
Website: www.lindaugelow.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lindaugelow
Instagram: instagram.com/lindaugelow
TikTok: tiktok.com/@lindaugelow
Facebook: facebook.com/linda.ugelow
YouTube: youtube.com/user/lindaugelow
Podcast: Delight in the Limelight

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