Send us a textFear 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 NotesHow Linda went from white-knuckling through video appearances to building a framework that cleared her fearWhy the fear of public speaking often traces back to family dynamics, childhood experiences, and old patterns of protectionThe difference between managing fear and actually not feeling fear anymoreHow perfectionism, people pleasing, and school performance culture create internal pressure to always "get it right"What it takes to watch yourself on camera without cringingLinda’s approach to turning your inner critic into an inner allyHow a supportive, nonjudgmental environment makes speaking growth sustainable and joyfulBehind the scenes of her Delight in the Limelight Accelerator and how she helps people reconnect with their true voiceGuest 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--- Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, drop us a review, share it with a badass woman in your life, and subscribe to Badass Women in Business wherever you get your podcasts. Stay badass. Stay bold. Build it your way. Keep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here: Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders Instagram: @badass_women_in_business LinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in Business Website: Badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.com Athena: athenaac.com