Managing Your Imposter Syndrome for Successful Public Speaking w/ Kirstin Smith

Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon where people feel like they don't belong in their position or are not qualified. It's common in public speaking, as people may feel like they are being judged by the audience and are not good enough to be on stage. This feeling is usually accompanied by intense self-doubt, shame, and insecurity, which can lead to lower confidence levels and a lack of motivation, making it challenging to appear confident in front of an audience.

Inevitably, these feelings will manifest in the speaker's voice and body language if they are not dealt with properly. However, the speaker needs to understand that this fear is normal and that it will subside with time. Join this conversation with Kirstin Smith and learn more tips on managing your imposter syndrome for successful public speaking.

Kirstin Smith is a certified nutritionist with a decade in the fitness space who has personally dealt with infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, being a stay-at-home mom, being a working mom, homeschooling, being a frustrated wife, you name it! Her mission is to help her clients learn from her mistakes and experiences and create a life they love NOW! The first step is to take control of your health, fitness, and how you show up for yourself!

Let’s jump in!

Key Highlights

[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Kirstin Smith 

[01:25] Kirstin’s backstory and how she got into her space

[06:29] How she got over the fear of public speaking

[10:36] Stages that Kirstin has spoken

[15:46] Difference between being a lead panel and a member of a panel

[21:08] Handling the imposter syndrome in public speaking

[28:03] How Kirstin bridged the gap with her husband that prevented divorce

[34:57] How communication with your spouse affects everything in your life

[38:09] The one message that Kirsten would share for the rest of her life

[40:13] How to reach out and connect with Kirsten

Notable Quotes

• Good health & fitness is not just about diet and exercise but becoming 1% better each day. – Philip Sessions
• Whenever you feel fear in doing something of value, that’s an opportunity for growth. You can never grow in your comfort zone. – Kirstin Smith.
• Everyone faces imposter syndrome, no matter how experienced they are. – Kirstin Smith.
• There’s a value that you can provide, so don’t get so caught up in imposter syndrome because no one else is seeing you as unworthy. – Kirstin Smith.
• Lack of communication with your spouse is the source of the downfall of all other communications.- Philip Sessions

Resources Mentioned

1. Love Languages Quiz: https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language 

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Kirstin Smith
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