From Anxiety to Excitement: How Reframing and Audience Focus Transform Your Speaking

A Millennial's Guide to Healthy Emotional Regulation with Jayna Swan

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Your heart pounding before a talk isn’t a warning—it’s a green light. We unpack a practical path to commanding the stage by turning “I’m anxious” into “I’m excited” and by moving the spotlight off the speaker and onto the people who came for change. Instead of opening with credentials, we walk through the power of an immediate, outcome-driven question that makes the whole room raise a hand and lean forward. From there, we build a talk around what the audience needs to hear for themselves, what will move them to act, and what will still matter next week.
We also share a behind-the-scenes moment from the Empowered Podcasting Conference: a live demonstration where a volunteer surfaced and released the belief “I am unworthy” in minutes. That shift wasn’t theoretical—you could see it in his posture, voice, and focus. We break down why focused change work can compress years into moments, how to structure a safe but powerful demo, and why giving away your best tools—workbooks, questions, and simple practices—creates trust that no slick pitch can match.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head on stage—worrying about how you look, sound, or move—this conversation offers a reset. You’ll learn how to ground energy through your feet, pull curiosity into your mind for sharper Q&A, and use intentional language to direct your nervous system toward performance. We show how restraint (letting someone else handle a brief intro, skipping the self-focused monologue) actually amplifies credibility, and why an audience-first mindset makes people seek you out afterward without a hard sell. Ready to make rooms lean in and take notes? Follow the show, share this episode with a friend who speaks for work, and leave a quick review with your biggest takeaway.

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Themes: Emotional Mastery, Mindset, Storytelling, Confidence, Health & Productivity, Creativity, Communication Skills, Business, Movement, Meditation, Mindfulness, Manifestation, Resilience, Letting Go, Surrender, Feminine Energy, Masculine Energy, Love, Personal Growth.

فصول

1. You Can Do This: Reframing Fear (00:00:00)

2. Label Anxiety As Excitement (00:03:25)

3. Shift The Spotlight To Them (00:05:33)

4. Design For Audience Impact (00:08:29)

5. Live Demo: Belief Release (00:11:31)

6. Change Happens In An Instant (00:15:01)