Best Julia Kraft Podcasts (2024)

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Networking Blues 12:13

7d ago12:13

12:13

Networking can be an introverts' worst nightmare. Do you experience social anxiety and overwhelm at networking events? Yet, it's one of the best ways to grow your business, get ahead in your career and make meaningful professional relationships. In this episode, I'll share... What's underneath "social anxiety" and why it's totally normal The truth …

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How speaking can make you more $$$ 8:08

25d ago8:08

8:08

Speaking is the number one way to make money whether you are an entrepreneur, a professional, a start up founder or a politician. In this episode, I'll share with you ... How to overcome resentment and ask for what you want What might be really going on underneath your money woes Why "martyrdom" is keeping you stuck and how to unlock your voice and…

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How to Achieve Confident Communication (without hours of preparation) 11:57

2M ago11:57

11:57

What's the formula to achieve confident communication?? It's not a secret. And, it's not only for the lucky few. You can achieve confident communication as well as anyone else even if you are introverted, shy or have some social anxiety. In this episode, I illuminate the 3 simple steps to confident communication: 1️⃣ Clarify your intention for the …

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How to Get Out of Your Head and Trust Your Expertise: A Client Spotlight 23:51

2M ago23:51

23:51

Join me in this very special episode where I introduce you to successful, professional woman who hired me to help her with speaking nerves. I think you'll really relate to her story and hopefully learn a lot from her experience. In this client spotlight episode, you'll learn: How to get out of your head (and into your body) without sacrificing your…

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How expectations set you up for failure (and what to think instead!) 9:54

2M ago9:54

9:54

If you've been experiencing performance anxiety and nerves, expectations could be the hidden barrier to your calm and confidence in the spotlight. In this episode, I'll share... What expectations are and why they set you up for failure The unconscious reasons we walk around with expectations How to shake yourself loose of expectations and find free…

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How to have Executive Presence 13:36

3M ago13:36

13:36

Want to be taken seriously at work? Hoping to be tapped for the next promotion, raise or commission opportunity? Then, you need executive presence! In this episode, you'll learn... What executive presence is (and isn't) and why it's so important to advance your career The 3 common mistakes professional women make that keep them from having leadersh…

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Mindfulness as the ultimate solution for Speaking Anxiety 9:53

4M ago9:53

9:53

Whether your mind is full of criticism, perfectionism or comparisonitis, you are NOT being mindful or present. Communication is always a present moment experience and connection. In this episode I'll share with you... Learn how not being mindful affects your nervous system and increases anxiety Learn strategies to bring yourself into the present mo…

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The Non-verbal Communication for Trust 17:05

4M ago17:05

17:05

There are two parts of how non-verbal communication impacts trust in communication: Whether you are perceived as trustworthy by those you are speaking to and whether you trust yourself on the inside. We dive into both in this episode. You'll learn... How non-verbal communication can be distracting and decrease your credibility Why open body languag…

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When your lifestyle doesn't support your speaking: a wholistic approach to speaker training 14:36

5M ago14:36

14:36

Want to feel more confident as a speaker at work? Is it important to you to advance your career? If you're really committed to these goals, then you must take a look at if your day-to-day habits are supporting these goals. In this episode, I share... The most common way women sabotage their speaking confidence on a reguular basis Some simple, actio…

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How to develop a talk to be an "idea worth sharing" 10:48

5M ago10:48

10:48

Have an important presentation coming up? This episode is very practical in terms of how you can more effectively develop content that inspires and engages. I'll share with you... How to shift your presentations from information-downloads to motivational messages How to use structure to organize your big idea Why having thought-leadership will set …

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Why you want to be perfect 13:29

5M ago13:29

13:29

It's human to want to be good, but it's anxiety-provoking to want to be perfect. In this episode, I'll share with you... What the common thought patterns of perfectionism are (and how to overcome them) Why you want to be perfect-- it's not what you think! 3 Tips to reduce perfectionism and increase calm right away Links and Resources: For more insp…

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How to be professional and a WOMAN 12:33

5M ago12:33

12:33

Do you work in a male-dominated environment? Does masculine energy dominate in your office? It's time for our world to appreciate and revere the unique qualities of the feminine and that starts with YOU having appreciation and reverence for your identity as a woman. In this episode, I share... What unique qualities women bring to the workplace and …

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How public speaking can help you advance in your career 10:46

6M ago10:46

10:46

Are you hoping to get the promotion or find a new job with more leadership opportunities? At a certain point in your career, women only advance to the next level if they have the necessary communication skills. In this episode, I'll share with you... Why public speaking skills are so important at a certain point in your career How to plan ahead for…

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When it's your turn to lead the meeting 13:12

7M ago13:12

13:12

Are you dreading the next time you have to lead the meeting? I got you! Today I'll share with you the most important element that most people miss when they lead a meeting. There is a shocking lack of leadership in most meetings, but you can change that. In this episode, you'll learn... The #1 most important part of any meeting (and how you can max…

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I know my stuff, but I completely blank out when I'm put on the spot 12:13

8M ago12:13

12:13

You're a smart, successful, professional woman, right? Ok... well, I think you are! But, you have this habit of blanking-out and fumbling over your words when you're put on the spot to speak? I've got you. In this podcast episode, I'll share with you... How common it is to blank-out and fumble when you're nervous What it means about your nervous sy…

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Your body remembers: Public Speaking Trauma and The Nervous System 14:09

8M ago14:09

14:09

Nerves around public speaking are very common, yet if you've tried everything and still feel uncontrollably nervous and anxious when put on the spot to speak, then you might be experiencing a form of public speaking PTSD. In this episode, I'll share with you... A simple, yet powerful exercise to do to reduce nerves immediately An explanation of how…

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Transforming Futures: Charlotte Oloya's Journey with School for Life in Uganda 49:34

8M ago49:34

49:34

Charlotte Oloya, Country Director at School for Life Foundation in Uganda, discusses her role and the organization's mission to provide quality education to children. She talks about how she discovered her passion for education after working in a temporary program management role for 7 years, and later joined School for Life as the Country Director…

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WHY having every word planned out will backfire on you 8:16

9M ago8:16

8:16

Do you spend hours prepping your content into eloquent paragraphs only to be thrown off by an out-of-left-field question? If you are still feeling nervous or anxious during speaking moments despite content preparation, then this episode is perfect for you. In this episode, you'll learn... What's different between "acting" skills and speaking skills…

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The REAL reason you get anxious about public speaking and HOW to overcome it 16:08

9M ago16:08

16:08

Speaking can be nerve-wracking! It can be hard to know what will make a difference for your next presentation and how to get ahead in terms of your confidence as a speaker. In this episode, I break it all down for you so there's no more guessing games and you can be reliably confident every time you are put in the spotlight. We'll cover: A complete…

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You're fine one-on-one, but when there's a group you freak out 12:33

10M ago12:33

12:33

For the introverted women out there, you might have thought, "Well, I'm fine with one-on-one speaking moments, but as soon as there are more than 3 people I get SO nervous and I don't know why!". If you relate to this, then this episode will shed light on this phenomenon and support you share your voice with larger groups. You'll learn... How your …

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The secret power of non-verbal communication 20:15

10M ago20:15

20:15

If you've ever felt awkward in your body or told you were too flat with your voice when you speak, then you'd benefit from exploring the secret power of non-verbal communication. What's more important, WHAT you say? or, HOW you say it? This podcast episode dives into the answer and best practices around confident non-verbal communication. In this e…

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Why it's hard to get enough air when you're nervous and how to relax 16:32

11M ago16:32

16:32

Are you gasping for air by the time you finish speaking? It's common to have trouble getting enough air when you are nervous and anxious and have to speak. If you're interested in how to overcome this and both feel relaxed and sound relaxed, this episode is for you. You'll learn... The basics of breathing anatomy and how to apply them to speaking T…

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Is more preparation the solution to public speaking fears? 18:03

11M ago18:03

18:03

If you get nervous and anxious about public speaking, perhaps you have tried preparing, scripting and rehearsing to hopefully manage your nerves. You might have seen some improvement in your nerves when you prepare, but then you end up sounding like a robot and are thrown off when something doesn't go as planned. What's the solution? What will fina…

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WHY scripts will never make you a better public speaker (and what WILL!)… 9:53

12M ago9:53

9:53

Do you write out word-for-word scripts or detailed outlines for your presentations and meetings? And, yet you still feel anxious and nervous when you speak? This episode unpacks this whole thing and clarifies what will help you finally unravel performance anxiety (it might be different than you think!). In this episode... Learn the hidden downside …

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If you don't like being the center of attention, will you ever be a good public speaker? 12:42

12M ago12:42

12:42

It's a common thing I hear from women, ""I don't like to be the center of attention."" If you relate to this sentiment then this episode is for you. Have you been avoiding speaking? Deferring and deflecting opportunities? Staying quiet waiting for a natural moment to interject (that never comes)? You'll learn... The most common coping strategies fo…

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Effective Public Speaking when English is your Second Language 11:15

1y ago11:15

11:15

If you have English as your second language (or third...), then you have an added challenge when it comes to public speaking. However, there are ways to minimize the impact of language barriers and still find speaking confidence. In this episode, I'll share with you... The unique, yet common challenges ESL speakers have The counter-intuitive reason…

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When you're not getting the promotion you want and can't figure out why 10:35

1y ago10:35

10:35

Do you have all the experience and credentials but keep getting passed over for the promotion or job? It can be hard to know why this is happening, but I hope this episode helps you. In this episode, I'll share... How others perceive you that may be hurting your chances What you might be doing that's keeping you stuck where you are And, how to shif…

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"No Ordinary Assignment": Jane Ferguson's Extraordinary Journey as a War Correspondent 1:16:11

1y ago1:16:11

1:16:11

Jane Ferguson worked as a war correspondent for PBS NewsHour and The New York Times. In this episode, Jane shares her unique experiences as a journalist, including being the only foreign journalist in Yemen and catching the last plane out of Kabul after the Taliban took power. She talks about the excitement of being on the front lines, where histor…

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What's upspeak and why you need to avoid it 8:04

1y ago8:04

8:04

If you've been told you should be more assertive when you speak, but you don't know how to, here's your answer! Upspeak is when your intonation goes UP at the end of a sentence and makes you sound uncertain. It undermines your credibility even if you are the expert in the room. In this episode, I'll share with you... Exactly how to detect upspeak i…

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The power of a resonant voice-- How to cultivate a deep tone of voice and why a soft voice can undermine your credibility 13:35

1y ago13:35

13:35

Have you ever been told that you have a quiet voice? Or, that your voice is too high pitched? This feedback is actually not helpful at all, and can exacerbate your self-consciousness. In this episode, you'll learn... Why women get criticized for their voices in professional environments (when men don't) How to support your voice to sound more confi…

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Why Your Heart Races Under Pressure And How To Slow Yourself Down 12:42

1y ago12:42

12:42

It's normal for your heart to beat faster when you get nervous or anxious. But, it's not helpful for that anxiety to take over so much that you can't think clearly or show up the way you want to for spotlight moment. If you experience uncomfortable physical symptoms of nervousness or anxiety and you're looking for some relief, this episode is for y…

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Afraid of what your audience is thinking about you? 15:08

1y ago15:08

15:08

And, the counter-intuitive practice that will get you out of your head For more inspiration and to join the Fully Expressed Program, check out www.speaktoinspire.com.By Julia Kraft

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Connect great people to do great things with Sherry Shannon-Vanstone 1:04:41

1+ y ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Sherry Shannon-Vanstone is a mathematician, cryptographer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She founded Profound Impact in 2018? Profound Impact's mission is ‘to connect great people to do great things’. She had an early interest in mathematics and learned along her dad who’s was studying to be an electrical engineer. By the time she was in 5th gra…

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From one recovering perfectionist, to another! 12:38

1+ y ago12:38

12:38

If your inner critic has a lot to say about all the things you did wrong in that last presentation then perfectionism is probably zapping your energy and keeping you small Also, it's worth asking, does practice really make "perfect"? In this episode, I'll share: The hidden traps of perfectionistic conditioning How perfectionism alienates your audie…

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Why do you stumble over your words? 20:09

1+ y ago20:09

20:09

In this podcast episode, I'll share... The #1 reason you end up rambling and stumbling Links and Resources: Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss out on any of my inspiring public speaking tips coming up soon. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!By Julia Kraft

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WHY putting on a brave face will keep you stuck in fear 8:00

1+ y ago8:00

8:00

In this episode, I share... The counter-intuitive solution to overcome nerves For more inspiration and to join the Fully Expressed Program, check out www.speaktoinspire.com.By Julia Kraft

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How to stop second guessing yourself and START trusting yourself to speak on the fly 9:40

1+ y ago9:40

9:40

Are you spinning with self-doubt and questioning your every word? This state-of-mind especially affects impromptu speaking moments and can be paralyzing. The trick is to systematically build trust in yourself so that when you are invited to speak off the cuff, you can easily find the right words. In this episode, I share ... The COST of second-gues…

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Is public speaking fear really the #1 fear? Or, is it just you? 12:20

1+ y ago12:20

12:20

The statistics on public speaking fear and if they're true Links and Resources: Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any of my inspiring public speaking tips coming up soon. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!By Julia Kraft

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Are you self-conscious about how you look and avoid speaking because of it? 12:17

1+ y ago12:17

12:17

Whether it's that pimple that popped up out of nowhere or your crooked teeth... If you have ever tried to hide a piece of your physical appearance to avoid embarrassment or judgement while speaking, this episode is for you! In this episode you'll learn... Why self-consciousness leads to more performance anxiety What to do to feel more at ease and c…

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How To Stop Using Filler Words (and START making an impact when you speak) 13:26

1+ y ago13:26

13:26

How the audience is judging you when you use fillers Links and Resources: Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any of my inspiring public speaking tips coming up soon. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review?By Julia Kraft

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Are you a good public speaker (as long as you have time to prepare and know the topic)? 11:50

1+ y ago11:50

11:50

Why preparation doesn't equal confidence The counter-intuitive practice that actually makes you a GOOD speaker For more inspiration and to join the Fully Expressed Program, check out http://www.speaktoinspire.com. Thanks!By Julia Kraft

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If you're getting talked over or interrupted 13:07

1+ y ago13:07

13:07

The SECRET ingredient you must have to be taken seriously And, The counter intuitive thing to do to get your voice heard For more inspiration and to join the Fully Expressed Program, check out www.speaktoinspire.com. Thanks!By Julia Kraft

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HOW to Stop Pushing Through Speaking Gigs and Start Enjoying 10:09

1+ y ago10:09

10:09

Have you ever taken a really big sigh when you finished a speaking opportunity and thought "Thank god that's over!"? This episode is for you! What if you could enjoy speaking and the audience could be inspired by your message? In this episode I dive into: How to know if you are putting on a mask or being authentic What you miss out on when you're u…

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Public speaking with ease for introverted women with Julia Kraft 36:21

1+ y ago36:21

36:21

Julia is an ‘expression mentor’. She specialises in working with introverted and anxiety-prone women who have a history of public speaking fear or performance anxiety and it's holding them back in their careers or from growing their business. Julia initially trained as an actress and then became a yoga teacher. Eventually she wanted more and she st…

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WHY confrontation and emotionally charged conversations make you anxious and WHAT to do about it… 16:33

1+ y ago16:33

16:33

What is it in YOU that makes confrontation uncomfortable How to stay steady despite someone else’s emotional state For more inspiration and to join the Fully Expressed Program, check out www.speaktoinspire.com. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review?By Julia Kraft

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How To Reduce Speaking Anxiety Without Scripts or Excessive Rehearsing 22:57

1+ y ago22:57

22:57

Do you spend hours preparing your content for important communication moments and STILL feel nervous? Have you tried all the public speaking "best practices" out there and can't seem to feel confident or comfortable in the spotlight? In this episode you'll learn... WHAT makes introverted women different when it comes to public speaking and WHY othe…

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Pushing against cultural traditions with Lilian Sue 51:06

2y ago51:06

51:06

Lilian Sue is a PR coach and publicist. She helps creative entrepreneurs to build healthy PR mindsets and a successful PR strategy. Lilian grew up in a very traditional Chinese Canadian family. She explains the difficulties that she's had in pushing against the cultural traditions and the strict family roles, and what it's meant to her to live the …

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Why women sabotage other women with Jennifer Hicks 50:05

2y ago50:05

50:05

Jennifer Hicks is the Director of Client & Business Development at Capital Fund Law Group. She speaks about transitioning from her role as a police officer to working in corporate. She is also a strong champion of women and specifically addresses why women sabotaging other women. When she first started her career as a police officer, she was treate…

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Indian railways with Sheena Simpson 30:24

2y ago30:24

30:24

Sheena Simpson completed a Master's degree in Asian History at the University of Sydney and specialized in the development of the Indian railways. She traveled to India on five separate occasions from 1989 to 2005 where she experienced first hand what it was like to travel on the railways. In her thesis, she studied the economic and social impact o…

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3 Secrets To Slowing Down 16:57

2y ago16:57

16:57

Our modern world is full of busy-ness. Life moves so fast that it's easy to lose track of how YOU are doing amidst all the responsibilities. And, on top of that, you may have a habit of talking super fast when you're nervous. In this episode you'll learn... WHY you might be moving so fast in the first place What symptoms to watch out for to know it…

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