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Does Public Speaking Scare You?
Does Public Speaking Scare You?by Brenda R. Bryan Have you ever been curious about what it takes to be free of the fear of public speaking? Since I arrived in Portland, one of my consistent and intentional acts has been to be visible. When rebooting my coaching career, I knew I had to reengage with […]
Decision, Belonging, and Picking Your Team
In recent months, my focus has been on improving my presentations. During this period, I had the privilege of participating in two wonderful events where I spoke on topics that hold deep significance for me. The journey began when I applied to the Day Dreamers Summit, which led me to question my sense of belonging. […]
Chains of Habits
“Chains of Habits” are too light to be felt until they’re too heavy to be broken on your own.” — Warren Buffet I love this quote because it speaks to the creeping reality that our thinking creates habits that we don’t even know are causing us to put chains on, chains that keep us from […]
Befriending Your Fear
Have you ever heard the statement: “Feel the fear and do it anyway”? That was my motto for a very long time. I thought I wouldn’t have the life I wanted if I let fear win. I grew up intensely aware of my feelings, sensations, and nervous energy of my fear of the world I […]
Journey to Becoming
What does the journey of becoming look like? It’s different for each individual, but certain things are constant. We, as humans, are on the green growing edge. Suppose we choose to live in awareness of our longings and discontent. We are either pushed by pain or pulled by desire, sometime within the same breath. Every […]
No More Excuses
Have you ever felt like life was working against you? That what you want is never going to happen? This kind of thinking gets in the way of you living your purpose and joy. You know you have a longing and that there is more. You are meant for more. You look around and believe […]
Visualizing Your Dream
I am not sure when I knew I had the power to create the life I love. However, very early in life, I knew I had to choose what was right for me, no matter what others thought. That meant choosing not to get married, choosing to be creative, and choosing my heart’s desire first. […]
The Power of Our Voice, Our Purpose
What are you willing to do to serve your purpose, your vision? What are you ready to do to live a life you love? So often, we let the fear of the past determine our future. When we do what we have always done, we get what we always get. The results will be the […]
Stories from the Speaker’s Club
Today, I would like to share the story of another client who came to the Club to overcome her fear and anxiety surrounding public speaking. Mary joined the Speaker’s Club after attending my Quick Connect Pitch Workshop. She said she was drawn to the intuitive way I provided feedback and wanted to be part of […]
The Joy of Drawing out the Gifts in Women’s Hearts and Intentions
What is it to light a spark in someone, to follow their passion, and believe in them? Over the last three years, I have been in ah of the women who come to the Raise Your Voice Speakers Club. Why in ah? Because they’re badasses, courage-seekers, willing to step past their fears to communicate with […]
Nobody Becomes a Great Speaker Without a Little Structure
Are you afraid of public speaking? Statistics show that it’s the number one fear people have. Is that what stopping you? Fear! Trust me. I get it. All those “what if’s.” What if I stumbled on my words? What if I don’t know what to say? What if my subject is boring? Who wants to […]
The Vision
The Visionby Brenda R. Bryan Imagine This: 20 women dressed in all white, wearing painters’ coveralls and white masks, standing in a spot on the stage in total darkness. One voice rises from the stage, “I AM.” One woman is getting ready to tell her story, a collective story. She shares a story of pain, […]
