“Nobody can do what you can do. That’s where you need to be in your life. That’s the confidence that you need to hold at all times.” -Christie Love Williams
For many years, Christie Love Williams suffered from Glossophobia, a strong fear of speaking in public. Her anxiety was so strong that every time she stands in front of an audience, no words would come out of her mouth, her face gets hot, her body trembles, and her heart beats violently. Many of us certainly relate to that feeling. In fact, the fear of public speaking is named America’s Top Fear. In this episode, Bruce and Christie share their funny and embarrassing public speaking stories and how they were able to overcome their stage fright. They also talk about living within your means, becoming your best and giving your best, evaluating your relationships, building your confidence, and finding your self-worth. There will always be people around us who will try to bring us down. When you’re at a crossroad of YES or No, choose YES, but choose it for you. You are not 911! Tune in and learn how you can set up healthy boundaries that will allow you to serve at a grander scale without sacrificing your sanity.
Takeaways:
02:53 From Social Anxiety to a Communication Coach
10:03 Do Not Give Up on Yourself
15:21 Do Not Let People Bring You Down
20:55 Say YES to Yourself
27:13 Live Within Your Means
32:05 Be Your Best
37:56 Connect with the Right People
43:16 How to Say NO
51:30 Follow Your Dreams
Resources:
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Tired of people constantly belittling you? Start saying YES to yourself! Join Bruce and Christie Love Williams, host of the Be Seen Be Loved Podcast as they share how you can build your confidence and self-worth in every aspect of your life.… Share on X
Quotes:
11:20 “Do not give up on yourself. You can do it, you are good enough, you are worthy. Keep going forward.” –Christie Love Williams
13:42 “Fear comes from as being judged. You think that people are going to be critical of you, and the realization is no one cares… It’s about what are you doing to help them. So when you take the focus off of yourself, that’s when a transformation takes place.” –Christie Love Williams
17:05 “If people are belittling you… unless they’re in the trenches with you, it does not matter one bit what they say. And even if they are, it doesn’t matter what they say, because it’s your dream, not theirs.” -Bruce Jeppesen
20:22 “When you have no self-worth, you can’t stand up for yourself.” -Bruce Jeppesen
23:50 “When you treat other people the way they treat you, they think you are such a jerk or much much worse.” -Bruce Jeppesen
29:21 “You get stuck until you stand up for yourself and make that change.” -Bruce Jeppesen
33:12 “Nobody can do what you can do. That’s where you need to be in your life. That’s the confidence that you need to hold at all times.” -Christie Love Williams
35:57 “The biggest weapon that you have is silence.” -Christie Love Williams
48:33 “When you become more confident in life and as a communicator, your life will change and transform.” -Christie Love Williams
51:30 “Follow your dreams and do not allow anything to stand in your way. Never give up and never quit!” -Christie Love Williams
Meet Our Guest!
Christie Love-Williams is a transformational trainer, confidence coach, speaker, and podcast host. A results-driven entrepreneur, she empowers others to become confident communicators online and offline. After 17 years with Toastmasters, she has mentored thousands of others to overcome stage fright and build their confidence. She is now the host of the Be Seen Be Loved podcast and dedicates her life to helping others overcome the fears that prevent them from getting their message out to the world, both on stage and online. Christie guides her clients one by one to discover their natural talents and gifts and use them to reach their dreams of becoming better speakers.
Christie currently lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Earnest. Her interests include weaponry, interior design, and traveling. Public speaking is her passion.
