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'It Starts With You' is all about living intentionally and showing up confidently and authentically as a leader in your life. Join Julie Menden, an Entrepreneur, High Performance coach, Speaker, and Author, for conversations around confidence, self development, mindset, leadership, and using your voice to speak up for the things you want and make an impact. Julie challenges you to pursue your greatest goals to make this life matter, by giving you stories, motivation, and tangible tools and tips to implement in your own life.Time to stop waiting for everyone else to validate you, to stop waiting for that next achievement to promote your sense of confidence and worth, and to realize that you have it all within you already. It’s time to uncover it. Tune in every Tuesday for solo and guest episodes that will leave you feeling inspired to take action, to make an impact, and live the intentional, powerful, and thriving life you were meant to.
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Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety Using the YAP Challenge
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Public speaking can feel intimidating, but confidence comes through practice, not perfection. In this episode, I’m sharing how the viral YAP Challenge is helping people become more comfortable speaking on camera and in front of audiences by practicing consistently for 40 days.
You'll learn why repetition is the fastest way to build confidence, simple ways to strengthen your speaking skills, and practical strategies you can start using today, whether you're presenting on stage, leading meetings, or creating content online.
In this episode, I’m covering:
- Why practice is the key to overcoming speaking anxiety
- How the YAP Challenge builds confidence over time
- Easy ways to improve your public speaking every day
- Tips for becoming more comfortable on camera and in front of an audience
If you've been waiting to feel "ready" to speak up, this episode will encourage you to start where you are and grow your confidence one conversation at a time.
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