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Have you ever left a presentation struggling to remember the speaker’s name, or worse, realized you might be that forgettable speaker yourself? In this episode of Speaking with Confidence, I tackle the real root of feeling like an imposter on stage and share practical steps to help you transform into the kind of communicator people truly remember.

Today, I’m guiding you through a topic that undermines so many presenters, yet rarely gets the attention it deserves: building your speaker identity. We often chase technique, obsessing over posture, gestures, and slide design, but we forget the foundation that makes those techniques powerful—who we are as communicators and what unique perspective we bring.

So, what exactly makes up your speaker identity? I outline the three pillars:

1. Your Unique Value Proposition—what only you can say about your topic based on your expertise, experience, and angle.
2. Your Authentic Communication Style—how you naturally connect, whether it’s humor, data, stories, or questions.
3. Your Signature Stories—the pivotal experiences that shaped your understanding and give emotional weight to your message.

You’ll walk away from this episode with:

• A new understanding of why identity—not just technique—makes speakers memorable
• Real-world examples of transformation through authenticity
• The three key pillars of speaker identity and how they work together
• A step-by-step exercise to claim your own speaker identity
• Immediate actions to align your presentations with your authentic strengths
• Insights for tackling imposter syndrome at its root

I close by reminding you—progress, not perfection, is our goal. If you want extra support, check out our free eBook or my full Formula for Public Speaking course at speakingwithconfidencepodcast.com. Remember, your voice has the power to change; all you need to do is bring your true self to every conversation that matters.

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