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Want to become a more confident, authentic speaker? Your unique speaking style holds the key to unlocking your potential and creating meaningful connections with your audience. In this article, Monique Bradley introduces eight distinct speaking personas — Inspirational, Motivational, Transformational, Informational, Educational, Trainer, Facilitator, and Coach — each with its own strengths, challenges, and ways to amplify impact. You’ll learn how to lean into your natural style, balance your message, and use tools like storytelling, interactivity, and practical insights to leave a lasting impression. Take the Speaking Style Quiz at the end to discover your persona and start enhancing your influence as a speaker.
Public speaking is one of the most common fears in the world, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this article and video, Monique Bradley explores the root causes of glossophobia (the fear of public speaking), from evolutionary survival instincts to the fear of judgment and perfectionism. She shares four simple yet powerful strategies, backing yourself, breathing, pacing, and practicing, to help you move from fear to confidence. Whether you want to feel more comfortable in meetings, deliver a powerful presentation, or step onto a stage as a keynote speaker, this guide will help you reclaim your voice and communicate with clarity and confidence.
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build from the inside out. In this article, Monique Bradley shares her personal journey from childhood bullying to finding her voice and uncovering the power of becoming an “innervert” — someone who reflects inward to grow intentionally. She explores how self-limiting beliefs keep us stuck, the science behind fear and comfort zones, and the power of affirmations to rewire your mindset. Packed with practical steps like goal-setting, comfort-zone stretching, and celebrating wins, this piece is perfect for anyone ready to reclaim their confidence and create an empowered life.