14. From Unheard to Speaking Her Truth in Parliament, with Nesha Mistry

14. From Unheard to Speaking Her Truth in Parliament, with Nesha Mistry

In this episode of She Speaks to Scale, I'm joined by Nesha Mistry, an Artist and Emotional Wellness Mentor and Founder of Nesha Canvas Creations - for one of the most moving conversations I've had since starting this podcast. Nesha is a former client of mine, and it's been wonderful to watch her grow from someone who struggled to talk about her business to someone who has since shared her thoughts, opinions and insights in parliament. I’m grateful to have been a small part of the journey to where she is today - making the impact she is meant to make in the world. We explore Nesha's deeply personal journey with her voice - from being bullied and unheard as a child, to finding expression through art, to speaking in spaces she never imagined she'd speak in. In this episode, we also cover: 🎙️ Why Nesha's voice was either too loud or too small growing up and how she finally found the middle ground 🎙️ How creativity became her first language and how art gave her a voice 🎙️ The coaching exercise that changed everything and why Nesha still uses it today 🎙️ What she does when setbacks hit, as they inevitably do About the Guest: Nesha Mistry is a self-taught Artist, Emotional Wellness Mentor, certified Life Coach, Mental Health First Aider and she is also trained in suicide awareness. Instagram: Nesha Canvas Creations | Artist & Emotional Wellness Mentor (@nesha_canvascreations) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/nesha_canvascreations/] Keep an eye out for her upcoming workshops and offerings, book an introductory call for Personal Development Coaching (focusing on overcoming people-pleasing, rejection resilience, and fear of visibility), and come along to one of my community events: Nesha Canvas Creations [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/109078444421?_gl=1*1y3xtat*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjM1NTMzMTMyLjE3ODI5MTc4NzE.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODI5MTc4NzAkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODI5MTc4NzAkajYwJGwwJGgw] About the Host: Sarah Collins is a Media Trainer, ICF-Accredited Communication Coach, former Senior TV Producer for ITV and ITN and host of the She Speaks to Scale podcast. She helps spokespeople and experts to become the confident trusted voices their audience remember - on camera and in every interview. 6 week programme, Your Expert Era: Sarah Collins Coaching - Work with Me [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/services] Get in Touch Do reach out to connect or contact me - I'd love to hear your takeaways and thoughts: Instagram - @sarahcollins_coachconsultant LinkedIn - Sarah Collins | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcollinscoaching/] Website: www.sarahcollinscoaching.com [http://www.sarahcollinscoaching.com] Download your free 5 minute Camera Confidence Audio: Free 5-Minute Camera Confidence Audio [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/opt-in-5-minute-confidence-audio] In person workshop waitlist - Waitlist - Unmistakable [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/waitlistunmistakable] Email: hello@sarahcollinscoaching.com [hello@sarahcollinscoaching.com] If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and leave a rating or review - it would be very much appreciated.

13. The Rise of Yapping: Why Now is the Time to Start Talking to Camera

In this solo episode of She Speaks to Scale, I'm diving into one of the hottest topics online right now 'yapping.' With the viral Yap Challenge taking social media by storm and over 4,000 people signing up in just 13 days, the ability to talk confidently to camera has never been more in demand - and it's a skill I've been teaching for a long time. In this episode, I also share: 🎙️ The fascinating history of the term 'yapping' 🎙️ Why showing up on camera is one of the most powerful things you can do for your business in the age of AI 🎙️ Why the people already 'yapping' don't have it all figured out 🎙️ Three practical tips to help you start yapping to camera with confidence. About the Host: Sarah Collins is a Media Trainer, ICF-Accredited Communication Coach, former Senior TV Producer for ITV and ITN and now host of the She Speaks to Scale podcast. She helps spokespeople and founders to speak with impact and become camera and media ready through a blend of media training and communication coaching. 6 week programme, Your Expert Era: Sarah Collins Coaching - Work with Me [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/services] Book a call to discuss your needs: https://link.feacreate.com/widget/bookings/initialcallwithsarah [https://link.feacreate.com/widget/bookings/initialcallwithsarah] Get in Touch Do reach out to connect or contact me - I'd love to hear your takeaways and thoughts: Instagram - @sarahcollins_coachconsultant LinkedIn - Sarah Collins | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcollinscoaching/] Website: www.sarahcollinscoaching.com [http://www.sarahcollinscoaching.com] Download your free 5 minute Camera Confidence Audio: Free 5-Minute Camera Confidence Audio [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/opt-in-5-minute-confidence-audio] In person workshop - Unmistakable [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/unmistakable] Email: hello@sarahcollinscoaching.com [hello@sarahcollinscoaching.com] If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and leave a rating or review - it would be very much appreciated.

12. How to Make a Great First Impression (And Why it Starts Before You've Even Said a Word)

In this solo episode of She Speaks to Scale, I'm exploring how to make a great first impression. Whether you're walking into a networking event, sitting down for a podcast interview, or appearing on camera, Psychologists tell us we have just seven seconds before someone has formed a permanent judgment. In this episode, I also share: 🎙️ Why a traditional method of greeting people is becoming less popular 🎙️ How to make your energy work for, not against you 🎙️ The four most common first impression mistakes - and how to avoid them 🎙️ Six practical tools you can start using today to make a great first impression - in the room, on camera, and everywhere in between About the Host: Sarah Collins is a Media Trainer, ICF-Accredited Communication Coach, former Senior TV Producer for ITV and ITN and now host of the She Speaks to Scale podcast. She helps spokespeople and experts to speak with impact and become camera and media ready through a blend of media training and communication coaching. 6 week programme, Your Expert Era: Sarah Collins Coaching - Work with Me [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/services] Get in Touch Do reach out to connect or contact me - I'd love to hear your takeaways and thoughts: Instagram - @sarahcollins_coachconsultant LinkedIn - Sarah Collins | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcollinscoaching/] Website: www.sarahcollinscoaching.com [http://www.sarahcollinscoaching.com] Download your free 5 minute Camera Confidence Audio: Free 5-Minute Camera Confidence Audio [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/opt-in-5-minute-confidence-audio] In person workshop - Unmistakable [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/unmistakable] Email: hello@sarahcollinscoaching.com [hello@sarahcollinscoaching.com] If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and leave a rating or review - it would be very much appreciated.

11. Talking Nonsense and Making Brilliant Podcasts, with The Podcast Lady, Zoe Hanson

In this episode of She Speaks to Scale, I'm joined by Zoe Hanson, Former Broadcaster and The Podcast Lady, for a fun and insightful conversation about what it really takes to show up authentically and make a brilliant podcast. Zoe explains how she describes what she does as 'talking nonsense,' how to make an instant connection with your audience, and why vulnerability is one of the most powerful tools you have for building confidence - in yourself and with your listeners. The episode also features: 🎙️ The broadcasting secret that changes the way you speak and why the best communicators have always known it 🎙️ The one thing that separates a forgettable podcast guest from an unforgettable one 🎙️ The two qualities every great communicator needs About the Guest: Zoe Hanson is a Former Broadcaster and Founder of The Podcast Lady, helping businesses find their voice and make brilliant podcasts after 20 years hosting breakfast shows on Capital and Heart Radio. Website - thepodcastlady.co.uk [http://thepodcastlady.co.uk] The So So Show - available on all major podcast platforms The So SO Show - Southampton's Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-so-so-show-southamptons-podcast/id1513358344] About the Host: Sarah Collins is a Media Trainer, ICF-Accredited Communication Coach, former Senior TV Producer for ITV and ITN and host of the She Speaks to Scale podcast. She helps spokespeople and experts to speak with impact and become camera and media ready through a blend of media training and communication coaching. 6 week programme, Your Expert Era: Sarah Collins Coaching - Work with Me [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/services] Get in Touch Do reach out to connect or contact me - I'd love to hear your takeaways and thoughts: Instagram - @sarahcollins_coachconsultant LinkedIn - Sarah Collins | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcollinscoaching/] Website: www.sarahcollinscoaching.com [http://www.sarahcollinscoaching.com] Download your free 5 minute Camera Confidence Audio: Free 5-Minute Camera Confidence Audio [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/opt-in-5-minute-confidence-audio] In person workshop - Unmistakable [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/unmistakable] Email: hello@sarahcollinscoaching.com [hello@sarahcollinscoaching.com] If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and leave a rating or review - it would be very much appreciated.

10. What To Say When You Don't Know What to Say (And Why You Know More Than You Think)

In this episode of 'She Speaks to Scale,' I'm tackling a popular topic when it comes to holding back from using your voice - what to say when you don't know what to say. Not knowing what to say can keep you invisible, cause you to turn down media opportunities and stop you from speaking in the way you really want to. It means you haven't yet built the toolkit to make sure you always have something ready to say. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in television production and as a communication coach, I'm sharing the practical strategies I use with my own clients to make sure they are never lost for words. In this episode, I share: 🎙️Why you already know more than you think and why speaking opportunities don't require you to reinvent the wheel 🎙️How to return to your mission when inspiration runs dry 🎙️Why relevance is everything and how to make what you do matter right now 🎙️How to answer the question 'why me?' with confidence 🎙️The power of personal stories, lessons learnt and client wins and why they are some of your most powerful speaking tools About the Host: Sarah Collins is a Media Trainer, ICF-Accredited Communication Coach, former Senior TV Producer for ITV and ITN and now host of the She Speaks to Scale podcast. She helps spokespeople and experts to speak with impact and become camera and media ready through a blend of media training and communication coaching. 6 week programme, Your Expert Era: Sarah Collins Coaching - Work with Me [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/services] Get in Touch Do reach out to connect or contact me - I'd love to hear your takeaways and thoughts: Instagram - @sarahcollins_coachconsultant LinkedIn - Sarah Collins | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcollinscoaching/] Website: www.sarahcollinscoaching.com [http://www.sarahcollinscoaching.com] Download your free 5 minute Camera Confidence Audio: Free 5-Minute Camera Confidence Audio [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/opt-in-5-minute-confidence-audio] In person workshop - Unmistakable [https://sarahcollinscoaching.com/unmistakable] Email: hello@sarahcollinscoaching.com [hello@sarahcollinscoaching.com] If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and leave a rating or review - it would be very much appreciated.