Public Speaking Anxiety? Do This Before You Take the Mic + How To Calm Your Nerves

In this powerful and practical episode of the Wildly Wealthy Woman Podcast, Jackie shares how to prepare your nervous system, your mindset, and your identity before stepping on stage — whether you’re giving a keynote, presenting at work, speaking at a wedding, or leading a room for the very first time.

Jackie opens up about her early experiences with public speaking, starting at just eight years old, and how — even with decades of experience — nerves can still show up. The difference? Knowing how to work with your body instead of against it.

You’ll be introduced to the concept of creating a speaking alter ego, inspired by Todd Herman and his book The Alter Ego Effect, and learn how this blends beautifully with EFT tapping and parts-of-self work.

This episode also includes a guided tapping session you can come back to again and again — especially right before you go on stage.

✨ Bookmark this one. Share it with a friend. Use it every time you’re about to speak.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why even confident, experienced speakers still feel nervous — and why that’s not a problem

  • How Jackie prepares for big speaking moments (including an upcoming keynote)

  • What an alter ego is and how it helps performers access confidence on demand

  • How EFT tapping helps regulate your nervous system before speaking

  • The difference between performing and embodying your message

  • Several powerful speaker archetypes (The Oracle, The Activator, The Empress & more)

  • How to choose and activate your own speaking identity

  • The importance of pre-stage rituals, visual anchors, and identity cues

  • A grounding mindset shift: speaking from service instead of self-judgment

  • A full tapping sequence to release fear, calm your body, and trust your voice

Key Takeaways

  • Nervous energy isn’t a sign you’re not ready — it’s energy you can use

  • Confidence doesn’t come from perfection, it comes from embodiment

  • Your message doesn’t need to convince — it needs to transmit

  • When you speak to one person, you move many

  • EFT tapping + identity work is a game-changer for public speaking

 Guided Tapping Session Inside This Episode

This episode includes a full tapping activation to help you:

  • Calm anxiety and racing thoughts

  • Release fear of messing up or being judged

  • Drop into your body and slow your pace

  • Trust your words and your preparation

  • Speak from confidence, clarity, and service

Perfect to listen to right before you go on stage.

Share This Episode With:

  • Speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs

  • Executives preparing for presentations

  • Anyone afraid of public speaking

  • Women building movements and using their voice

  • Friends with weddings, panels, or big moments coming up

 Final Reminder

You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful.
You don’t need to perform to be impactful.
You just need to trust what comes through you.

And if you blank, pause, or go off script?
You love and accept yourself anyway.

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Additional Resources

Todd Herman's Book: Alter Ego 

Elevated Life Event Jan 18th in Edmonton 

Michelle Fragias Speaker Info 

Being a wildly wealthy woman means building a rich, fulfilling life from the inside out — and letting your voice be heard while you do it.

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