How can leaders transform their anxiety into confidence to own any room they walk into?

In this episode, Scott Ramey shares his deeply personal journey from panic attacks and anxiety to becoming a confident and authentic leader. He and Bill Gallagher discuss the importance of finding your voice and how vulnerability can transform both personal and professional life. 

Scott Ramey is a confidence coach and former corporate executive who specializes in helping individuals own their voice and lead with authenticity.

Key topics that Bill and Scott explore in this episode: 

- Scott's first panic attack in college and how it shaped his path toward leadership development.

- The importance of finding and owning your voice in professional settings.

- How leaders can use vulnerability as a tool to connect with teams and audiences.

- Techniques to build confidence and reduce anxiety in public speaking.

- The role of presence in creating lasting impressions during speeches and meetings.

- Scott’s framework for communication, including style, presence, empathy, authenticity, and knowledge.

- Real-life examples of leaders who transformed their careers by mastering their voice and message.

Chapters in this episode: 

02:45 - Scott’s Journey: From Panic Attacks to Confidence

10:05 - Lessons Learned from Anxiety in Leadership

15:33 - The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership

20:00 - Empathy: The Key to Connecting with Your Audience

24:03 - Practical Techniques for Overcoming Anxiety in Public Speaking

33:30 - Transformational Leadership Stories

Thanks to Scott Ramey for being on the show! 

Learn more about Scott and The Ramey Group: ​​https://thescottramey.com/ 

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ramey-53977b14a/ 

Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth. 

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