The Gutsy Podcast | Mindset, Personal Development & Entrepreneurship for Women
The Gutsy Podcast is for women, entrepreneurs, and go-getters who are ready to stop holding back and start making gutsy moves in their lives and businesses. Gutsy is the belief and action that happens in the split second when you’re faced with a decision—but this time you choose to go for it instead of going back.
Hosted by Keynote Speaker and Coach, LauraAura, this show is your weekly guide to owning what you actually want, shifting the mind junk that’s been holding you back, and taking bold steps toward your goals.
Each week, you’ll get powerful insights, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories designed to help you break free from overthinking and overcomplicating. Whether you’re tuning in for a full episode or a quick Powerback® session, you’ll walk away with the confidence and clarity to stop fighting yourself and start going for it.
Desire drives you, but gutsy? That’s what gets it done.
The Gutsy Podcast | Mindset, Personal Development & Entrepreneurship for Women
235: Overcome Your Fear of Speaking with Linda Ugelow
Whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, advocating for yourself, or sharing your message on a larger stage, the fear of speaking is something that affects 75% of people. But what if speaking didn’t have to feel so terrifying?
In this episode, we’re talking with Linda Ugelow, a speaking confidence and vocal coach, about overcoming the fear of speaking, embracing your voice, and taking up space with confidence. Linda shares how past experiences shape our fears, how to rewire old stories, and why play, creativity, and self-compassion are the keys to unlocking your voice. If you’ve ever felt nervous about speaking—whether at work, on camera, or in personal conversations—this episode is here to shift your mindset and give you practical tools to step into your power.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why most speaking fears are rooted in past experiences—and how to uncover yours
- The impact of childhood conditioning on our ability to use our voices confidently
- Techniques like emotional freedom tapping (EFT) and self-compassion to clear speaking anxiety
- How to reframe negative feedback and handle criticism without internalizing it
- Why play and creativity are essential tools for finding your authentic voice
Meet Linda Ugelow
Linda Ugelow (YOU-guh-lo) is a speaking confidence and vocal coach, author of Delight in the Limelight, and host of the Delight in the Limelight podcast. Once paralyzed by the fear of speaking, Linda transformed her experience and now helps professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives speak with confidence—whether online, on stage, or in everyday conversations. With a master’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapy/Movement Studies and decades of experience as a performer, she combines movement, psychology, and mindset work to help people find their true voices.
Resources from this episode
Foundations for Getting Out of Your Head - a FREE 5-day private podcast experience. During this 5-day private podcast experience, I will cut through the noise and be your guide to breaking free from what is holding you back - your thoughts.
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