Episode 129. Authenticity in Singing and Speaking with Mel Lathouras

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Mel Lathouras, a singer and performer, shares her journey of helping others sing fearlessly and overcome the narratives that hold them back. She emphasises the importance of embracing fear as empowering and using it as data to uncover limiting beliefs. Mel discusses the process of helping her clients move through fear, which involves having compassionate conversations with ourselves, exploring past experiences, and practical steps like setting performance opportunities. She also talks about the transition from a ‘safe’ corporate job to pursuing a creative and entrepreneurial career, and the importance of authenticity in both speaking and singing. Listen in to hear how: Fear can be empowering when we view it as data and use it to uncover limiting beliefs. Compassionate conversations and exploring past experiences can help individuals move through fear. Setting performance opportunities and taking practical steps can build confidence in singing and speaking. Authenticity is key in both singing and speaking, and it's important to be aware of any masks or personas we may put on. Approaching speaking as a conversation rather than a performance can help alleviate nervousness and create a more authentic connection with the audience. Mel's top speaking tip is to approach it as a conversation rather than a performance. To connect with Mel on Instagram, head to https://www.instagram.com/mellathouras/ To get my weekly Speakers’ Notes, head to https://www.impactfulpresenters.com/f/how-to-stop-rambling To ask a question or simply let me know what you thought of this episode go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingconfidence or Take a photo of this episode and tag me on Instagram