EP 82. The Speech That Changed My Life

05/02/2025 12 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Ashley-Ann shares her journey from being paralyzed by the fear of public speaking to embracing her voice and stepping into her power. She recounts a pivotal moment when she participated in a public speaking competition, which not only changed her perspective on speaking but also catalyzed a shift in her career path.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 The Catalyst of Change: A Life-Altering Speech
01:56 Overcoming Fear: The Journey to Public Speaking
05:23 The Power of Vulnerability: Crafting the Perfect Speech
09:41 The Transformative Experience: Stepping onto the Stage
12:01 The Aftermath: Losing the Spark and Finding Purpose

Hi there 🌹 I'm Ashley-Ann, a creative alchemist and book strategist who helps thought leaders — coaches, speakers, soulpreneurs and spiritual leaders — publish their life's work. When you’re standing on the edge of realizing you have a unique perspective and a story the worlds needs to hear, I'm the one who helps you cross the threshold. My mission is to help thought leaders break through the barriers of self-doubt, overthinking, and perfectionism and alchemize them into authentic self-expression. 

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