Linda Ugelow
How Agents Can Increase Their Speaking Confidence & Effectiveness • Linda Ugelow
Episode Summary
In this episode, Linda Ugelow shares strategies for overcoming the fear of public speaking and building confidence on camera. She emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection and using platforms like TikTok to connect with audiences authentically. Listeners will learn practical exercises to improve their communication skills and develop a positive relationship with their recording devices.
🎯 Key Timestamps
Fear of public speaking and performance anxiety
Honor the symptoms of fear, trace them back to their origins, and work on resolving them through mindfulness and self-compassion.
Discomfort with being on camera
Practice small exercises to build a positive relationship with the camera and gradually increase comfort.
Cringing at watching oneself on video
List criticisms and positives, then work on accepting and improving areas of discomfort.
🎬 Clip-Worthy Moments
"Mistakes are incredibly relatable and I'm so glad it happened right at the beginning of the show."
Hook: Why making mistakes can be your greatest asset in real estate.
"Create a new relationship to the lens. How do you feel about the lens?"
Hook: Transform your camera anxiety into confidence with this simple mindset shift.
💡 Key Tactics
Use TikTok's editing features to create engaging content.
Break down your message into small clips and rearrange them for clarity. (9:54)
Practice relaxation exercises on camera.
Turn on the camera, close your eyes, and relax different parts of your body. (27:56)
💬 Quotable Insights
"People seem to connect more with imperfection than perfection."
"Why manage the fear when you can clear it?"
Full Description
Linda Ugelow discussed the value of embracing imperfection and mistakes in your videos to build relatability. Linda also discussed developing a positive relationship with the camera as one of strategies for overcoming performance anxiety. Linda and DJ also talked about the potential benefits of using TikTok for realtors. Last Linda and DJ addressed the challenge of self-criticism when watching yourself on video and the need for self-compassion.
You can get Linda’s FREE Public Speaking Empowerment Kit here.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube!
You can check our Linda’s Delight in the Limelight Podcast here and buy her book “Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams” here.
Linda Ugelow can be reached here.
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Delight in the Limelight
book • Guide to transforming speaking fear into confidence.
LindaUgelow.com
website • Offers a speaker preparation checklist and other resources.