Week of Speaker Love - February 12:
Breathe. Pause. Speak!
Speaker: Alisha Rao
Date & Time: Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Live via Zoom (Zoom link to be sent after registration)
Many speakers experience nervousness or imposter syndrome that shows up physically, creating a cycle of anxiety that undermines their confidence and clarity. Breaking this pattern is essential for delivering authentic, impactful presentations.
In this session, Alisha Rao teaches practical techniques to interrupt that cycle and speak with confidence. You will practice mindset shifts, posture strategies, and breathing exercises designed to calm the body, center the mind, and prepare you to communicate with clarity and authenticity. This session is hands-on, empowering participants to step on stage—or into any high-stakes conversation—feeling grounded and self-assured.
If you are ready to turn anxiety into presence, this session will provide the tools to pause, breathe, and speak with power and confidence.
Key Takeaways
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Recognize how nervousness and imposter syndrome show up physically
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Apply posture and breathing techniques to reduce anxiety and enhance presence
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Practice mindset shifts that build confidence and clarity in any speaking situation
About the Speaker
Alisha Rao is a Public Speaking and Confidence Coach, MBA graduate, and immigrant with over 10 years of corporate leadership experience at IBM, Infosys, and LexisNexis Risk Solutions. She is a certified yoga and breathwork instructor, the creator of a Udemy course on public speaking, and an active community leader.
Alisha empowers professionals worldwide to overcome speaking anxiety, build confidence, and communicate with clarity and authenticity. Her coaching integrates practical leadership experience with holistic strategies to help speakers step into their full presence.
