You Were Born A Great Speaker: Reclaiming Your Authentic Voice With Eric Edmeades

In this episode of Impact Through Voice, I sit down with world‑class speaker, trainer, and entrepreneur Eric Edmeades to dismantle some of the biggest myths about public speaking, confidence and authenticity.

Eric has shared stages with Tony Robbins, Richard Branson, Bill Clinton, and is one of Mindvalley's most highly‑rated speakers and trainers. But he wasn't always confident on stage – in fact, he stayed terrified of public speaking well into his thirties.

Together, we dive into how you can reclaim the powerful voice you were born with, and use it to grow your career, business and influence – whether you're an aspiring speaker, a coach, or a corporate executive.

🔑 In this episode, you'll discover:

What truly makes a great speaker (and why "polish" isn't the answer) How school, parenting and corporate culture condition you to play small and conform Why saying "I'm so nervous" is often a subtle way of seeking sympathy – and how it undermines your authority The difference between fear and excitement, and how to reframe what you feel before you speak How to handle it when you blank out on stage – including a simple line that brings the audience onto your team Why public speaking is the #1 career superpower for executives and leaders Storytelling vs. fact‑telling: why audiences remember stories and forget data Eric's "Rembrandts in the Attic" approach to finding powerful stories in your own life How to build a story journal you can draw from for talks, presentations and content How AI can help you map your stories and build talks faster – without losing authenticity The key idea: "If you want the audience to feel, you have to feel." Whether you want to command a boardroom, deliver a TEDx talk, or become a highly‑paid professional speaker, this conversation will help you see your voice – and your potential – in a whole new way.

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You'll learn:

Your natural impact style Your strengths, shadows and blind spots How to structure your business, content and team around your unique way of creating impact ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 00:56 – Intro – You were born a great speaker

01:45 – What actually makes a great speaker? (It's not what you think)

02:41 – How school and family teach us to shrink our voice

11:23 – The "I'm so nervous" sympathy trap and why it's NOT authentic