Speaking With Confidence12 Mai 2025

From Firewalking to Fearless: Harriet Bratt on Leading with Love and Owning the Stage

Send us a text Ever feel like the fear of public speaking is holding you back from being the leader, teammate, or communicator you know you can be? In this episode of Speaking With Confidence, Tim Newman welcomes Harriet Bratt—international speaker, firewalk facilitator, and fierce advocate for authenticity—to unpack what it really takes to become a powerful communicator. From walking across fire to navigating ADHD, Harriet shares how confidence isn’t about being fearless, it’s about feeling the fear and showing up anyway. Together, Tim and Harriet dive into active listening skills, leadership communication, and storytelling techniques that help speakers, and humans show up more fully in every room they enter. This isn’t just about presentation skills development. It’s about transforming how you connect with others, lead with love, and own your voice on stage and off. In this episode, you’ll discover: How firewalking becomes a metaphor for overcoming fear of public speaking Why ADHD can be a superpower in powerful communication Tools for emotional management and building self-awareness The truth about overcoming speaking anxiety (spoiler: it’s messy and real) What “leading with love” actually looks like in personal and professional communication Why honest feedback and knowing when to shut up are underrated superpowers How to embrace authenticity without losing your edge Whether you’re prepping for your first keynote or simply trying to speak up with more clarity and confidence at work, this conversation will help you tap into the mindset, strategy, and soul of effective communication skills. Connect with Harriet: Grab Harriet’s free masterclass on the 5 Pillars of Public Speaking at harrietbratt.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/harrietbrattspeaker/ Speak with Soul - public speaking group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/HBWarriors Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harrietbrattspeaker/ Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-bratt-429b1b1a6/ Visit TimNewmanSpeaks.com to grab your free resource, The Top 21 Challenges for Public Speakers and How to Overcome Them, and start building the confidence you deserve. Support the show Want to be a guest on Speaking With Confidence? Send Tim Newman a message on PodMatchSpeaking With ConfidenceFormula for Public SpeakingFacebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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