Episode 161 6:24

From Fear to Global Stages: 3 Things I Would’ve Told My Public-Speaking-Fearing Self

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Show Notes

EP161 SHOWNOTES

If the thought of public speaking makes your stomach flip, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dawn shares the three biggest mindset shifts that helped her go from avoiding the mic to speaking on global stages. This isn’t about polished perfection or sounding like a TED Talk. It’s about connecting, making an impact, and letting your voice lead the way.

You’ll hear how confidence actually gets built, why being relatable matters more than being impressive, and how to stop waiting to feel “ready.” If you've been holding yourself back, this is your reminder that your voice is needed, exactly as it is.

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  1. 01:21No-one wants perfect!
  2. 03:35Confidence is built through action
  3. 04:56Your message is bigger than your fear

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  • Episode · 161
  • Published · 26 June 2025
  • Run time · 6:24
  • Host · Dawn McGruer

About your host

Dawn McGruer is a bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker and scaling advisor. She has spent over 25 years building, scaling and selling businesses, and has supported more than 30,000 founders, marketers and professionals worldwide.

Her work sits at the intersection of commercial strategy and the psychology of performance — helping founders build companies that grow beyond their own capacity through better models, licensing and intellectual property leverage. She is the author of The Billionaire Brain®, published by Forbes Books.

Read more on the about page, explore her research and insights or see how to work with Dawn.

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