“Suck It Up” Made Leaders Fear Vulnerability: Are You Silently Depressed? PART TWO

Build Real Confidence for Public Speaking: Stop Feeling Nervous and Uncertain

Do you feel confident one-on-one, but nervous and uncertain the moment all eyes are on you? You know your expertise is strong, but don’t always project that confidence when speaking in meetings, presentations, or high-stakes rooms. Real confidence is not about personality, charisma, or “just being more extroverted.” It’s a skill that’s built deliberately.  I share how confidence can be developed, why nervousness shows up even in experienced leaders, and how to build a grounded, credible presence so you speak like you belong. What You’ll Learn • How real speaking confidence is built over time, not faked in the moment • How to shift from self-doubt to audience-focused authority • Practical strategies to speak with calm, clarity, and executive presence Want to know how people perceive you? Find out which area of public speaking is affecting people’s perception of you, your confidence and ability. CLICK HERE [https://tally.so/r/3jqNl1] If you're a CEO, senior executive, or high performer ready to speak with confidence, this is for you. Subscribe to this channel for more strategies on executive presence, communication mastery, and public speaking performance. Join the journey to Speak Like a Leader. Follow for quick public speaking tips: LI:  https://linkedin.com/in/georginachang/ [https://linkedin.com/in/georginachang/]  IG: https://instagram.com/georginachang/ [https://instagram.com/georginachang/]

“Suck It Up” Made Leaders Fear Vulnerability: Are You Silently Depressed? PART TWO

The success looks impressive, but inside you feel nothing For decades, leaders were rewarded for being stoic, controlled, and unemotional. But the “suck it up” culture taught an entire generation of high-achievers to fear vulnerability and disconnect from their own emotions.  Positive Psychology expert Stephen Lew shares why many successful leaders quietly battle disconnection, numbness, loss of joy, and undiagnosed depression. What You’ll Learn: * Why vulnerability is not weakness but a learned skill that unlocks emotional healing  * How depression appears as disconnection, apathy, withdrawal, and feeling stuck. * Why purpose is something you craft through action, contribution, and meaningful engagement with the world. If you're a CEO, senior executive, or high performer who doesn’t feel joy in your success, this is for you. Subscribe to this channel for more strategies on executive presence, communication mastery, and public speaking performance. Join the journey to Speak Like a Leader. Follow for quick public speaking tips: LI:  https://linkedin.com/in/georginachang/ [https://linkedin.com/in/georginachang/] IG: https://instagram.com/georginachang/ [https://instagram.com/georginachang/]   Follow Stephen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-lew-228aa2138/ https://www.positivepsych.edu.sg/ Gratitude to Podcast Partners: Speak Like A Leader is powered by The Great Room  https://thegreatroom.co/ [https://thegreatroom.co/] https://instagram.com/thegreatroomoffices/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegreatroomoffices/] Video production by POCO Productions https://pocoproductions.com.sg [https://www.pocoproductions.com.sg] https://instagram.com/pocoproductions/ [https://www.instagram.com/pocoproductions/]

Why You’re Burnt Out and Stuck: Let Trauma Become Your Superpower PART ONE

Burnout isn’t weakness. In Part ONE, Stephen Lew, founder and CEO of The School of Positive Psychology breaks down the symptomatic causes of burnout, the difference between hedonic vs. eudaimonic happiness, and how leaders can protect their well-being without sacrificing performance. What You’ll Learn: * Why burnout is a signal, not a failure * How your hardest moments can shape resilience, clarity, and meaning. * The real causes of misalignment at work If you're a CEO, senior executive, or high performer ready to reclaim meaning, momentum and mental well-being, this is for you. Subscribe to this podcast for more strategies on executive presence, communication mastery, and public speaking performance. Join the journey to Speak Like a Leader. Follow for quick public speaking tips: LI:  https://linkedin.com/in/georginachang/ [https://linkedin.com/in/georginachang/] IG: https://instagram.com/georginachang/ [https://instagram.com/georginachang/]   Follow Stephen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-lew-228aa2138/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-lew-228aa2138/] https://www.positivepsych.edu.sg/ [https://www.positivepsych.edu.sg/] Gratitude to Podcast Partners: Speak Like A Leader is powered by The Great Room  https://thegreatroom.co/ [https://thegreatroom.co/] https://instagram.com/thegreatroomoffices/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegreatroomoffices/] Video production by POCO Productions https://pocoproductions.com.sg [https://www.pocoproductions.com.sg] https://instagram.com/pocoproductions/ [https://www.instagram.com/pocoproductions/]

Hiding To Avoid Judgment: The Visibility Trap

Are you staying silent because you’re afraid of failing in public? Visibility feels risky. Judgment feels threatening. Humility becomes a convenient hiding place. Avoiding judgment feels protective… until it kills your influence. You don’t overcome this by thinking your way to confidence. You overcome it by acting your way into visibility. What You’ll Learn * The hidden psychology behind why leaders avoid visibility. * The Confidence–Competence Loop that kickstarts your influence * The mindset shift that turns visibility into a credibility If you’re a senior leader, founder, or high performer who’s built a reputation on competence, but still holds back your voice, your expertise, or your perspective... this is for you. Subscribe to this channel for more strategies on executive presence, communication mastery, and public speaking performance. Join the journey to Speak Like a Leader. Follow for quick public speaking tips: LI:  https://linkedin.com/in/georginachang/ [https://linkedin.com/in/georginachang/]  IG: https://instagram.com/georginachang/ [https://instagram.com/georginachang/]

Banker Turned Self-Rejection Into 2 Million LinkedIn Followers: Redefining Success | Eric Sim

From English language insecurity to global influence. Eric Sim, former UBS Managing Director turned author and LinkedIn Top Voice with over 2 million followers, reveals how he redefined success by turning self-rejection and invisibility into influence and fulfilment. He shares timeless wisdom from his father in customer service, how writing consistently helped him overcome his weakness in English, and why a portfolio career gave him more freedom and meaning than any corporate title ever could. What You’ll Learn * The customer service mindset that builds lasting relationships and credibility. * Writing through insecurity and how publishing consistently on LinkedIn transforms confidence and connection. * Building a Portfolio Career and why fulfillment comes from range, not rank. If you’ve ever wondered why recognition, purpose, or confidence still feel out of reach,  this episode will change the way you define success. Subscribe to this channel for more strategies on executive presence, communication mastery, and personal growth. Join the journey to Speak Like a Leader. Follow for quick public speaking tips: LI:  https://linkedin.com/in/georginachang/ [https://linkedin.com/in/georginachang/] IG: https://instagram.com/georginachang/ [https://instagram.com/georginachang/]   Follow Eric Sim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeric/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeric/] https://www.instagram.com/instituteoflife/ [https://www.instagram.com/instituteoflife/] Gratitude to Podcast Partners: Speak Like A Leader is powered by The Great Room  https://thegreatroom.co/ [https://thegreatroom.co/] https://instagram.com/thegreatroomoffices/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegreatroomoffices/] Video production by POCO Productions https://pocoproductions.com.sg [https://www.pocoproductions.com.sg] https://instagram.com/pocoproductions/ [https://www.instagram.com/pocoproductions/]