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You Knew What to Say… So Why Did You Freeze?

Julia Kraft

You knew your message. You prepared your talking points. You even knew exactly what you wanted to say—and then, in the moment, you froze.

If this has happened to you, the problem may not be your content. It may be what’s happening in your nervous system.

In this episode, we explore what happens when your body enters a stress response while you’re speaking, and why having the “right words” isn’t always enough to help you communicate with ease.

You’ll learn:

  • Why shifting your attention from your content to your nervous system can change the way you speak
  • How to work with your body instead of fighting against your nerves, so you can stay present and connected
  • How self-kindness and listening to your in-the-moment impulses can help you trust yourself and recover when things don’t go as planned

You don’t need to become better at memorizing, rehearsing, or controlling every word. You can learn to work with your body, trust yourself, and stay connected to your voice—even when nerves show up.

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About the Author: Julia Kraft

Julia Kraft is the founder of Speak To Inspire, a public speaking training company established in 2014. Speak To Inspire has successfully trained thousands of entrepreneurs and professionals, as well as hundreds of companies, including LinkedIn, Salesforce, ZScaler, and Twitter.

Julia is particularly passionate about empowering professional women who, despite their expertise, experience anxiety and self-consciousness when presenting. She helps them develop confidence, project authority, and transform their knowledge into compelling presentations.

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