From TEDx to Everyday Wins: Confidence, Grit, and Communication Mastery with Dr. Christiane Schroeter

Do you ever wonder why building confidence feels so challenging and what's the secret to structuring a message that truly connects with an audience? In this episode of Speaking with Confidence, we dive deep into practical, actionable steps to transform your communication and your confidence, no matter where you’re starting from. I’m Tim Newman, your host, and today I’m joined by the incredible Christiane Schroeter, TEDx speaker, professor, business and wellness coach, and creator of the Petite Practice framework. If you haven’t watched her TEDx talk, I can’t recommend it enough. It's hands-down one of the most actionable and inspiring talks I’ve seen. Christiane's specialty is helping professionals align their goals with their values for results that last, and she hosts the top 1% globally ranked podcast, Happy Healthy Hustle. She’s got a wealth of expertise in communication, innovation, and how to show up confidently, and in this conversation, she shares insights that you can put into practice today. We kick off by unpacking the true power behind a great TEDx talk and, by extension, any impactful presentation. Christiane Schroeter shares her intentional approach, focusing on what you want your audience to feel and do after your talk because structure is everything. We dig into her experience as an immigrant and bilingual educator, revealing how language learning is a metaphor for confident communication and the importance of truly listening first. Christiane and I joke about raising kids with multiple languages and how this shapes empathy and nuanced expression (and, yes, the fun of switching languages in heated family moments!). Here's what we covered in this value-packed episode: The importance of clear structure and audience-centered messaging in public speaking Why learning and using different languages builds empathy and expressive power Tips for practicing talks in the “real world” and why mirror practice isn’t enough How to use peer feedback and self-reflection to grow as a communicator The true benefit of failure (and why “failure” is your First Attempt In Learning) Overcoming perfectionism and embracing gritty persistence The impact of small, consistent actions (Petite Practice) on building lasting confidence Real-life stories from academia, startup life, and the TEDx stage Why your journey to confidence is unique and how to make it sustainable Insights on publishing, self-talk, resilience, and celebrating progress Where to find more from Christiane Schroeter and her frameworks for lasting growth Connect with Christiane: Website: https://doctorchristiane.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/christianeschroeter/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/@doctor.christiane Facebook: https://facebook.com/doctorchristiane X: https://x.com/Christiane_711 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doctor.christiane TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hello.happy.nest Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/doctor.christiane/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@doctor.christiane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices