How do you find your voice in a world that often tells you to stay quiet?In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, Dave Crane, public speaking master coach, broadcaster, and former BBC presenter, joins Paula to talk about what it really means to speak with confidence.Born to a mixed-race family in the UK, Dave shares how growing up different shaped his sense of humor, empathy, and drive to connect with people. From being a singer at 11 to hosting the Dubai Rugby Sevens, radio shows, and the world’s biggest stages, his story is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose.He opens up about identity, burnout, and how fear often shows up before growth. Paula and Dave explore the art of public speaking, what authenticity really sounds like, and how to rebuild yourself when the world changes faster than you can catch up.Whether you’re an introvert, an extrovert, or somewhere in between, this episode reminds you that your story matters — and your voice is your most powerful tool.We talk about:✔️ Dave’s journey from singer and DJ to public speaking coach✔️ What it was like growing up mixed-race in Scotland and England✔️ The early days of media and entertainment in Dubai✔️ How to handle fear, anxiety, and imposter syndrome✔️ Learning to turn failure into confidence✔️ The balance between introversion and presence✔️ Why authenticity always wins on stageChapters00:00 Introduction03:00 Childhood, culture, and finding confidence07:00 From music and BBC to Dubai’s early radio scene13:00 Lessons from rejection and resilience18:00 Building community through entertainment25:00 The evolution of Dubai and finding belonging33:00 Understanding your energy and balance36:00 Burnout, self-worth, and creating ‘Max’42:00 The truth behind fear and public speaking46:00 Presence, flow, and connecting with any audience53:00 Turning challenges into impact57:00 The real meaning of leaving people betterFollow us:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4V4M4RyDqN8Jb5v3kK9yCz📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@portraitsbypaula📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastportraits_🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@portraits_podcast👤 Follow Dave Crane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecranedubai/

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