Welcome back to Systems With Laura 🎙️
In this episode, we explore what it really takes to build confidence in public speaking in a way that is structured, repeatable, and grounded in practice rather than talent or personality.
This week, I’m joined by Diana Bukowska, actor, educator, public speaking coach, and co-founder of THE LIMELIGHT HUB. Diana helps professionals and teams speak with presence and impact by using acting-based tools that turn communication into a skill anyone can learn.
Diana shares her journey from Poland to the United States, where she had to rebuild her confidence in a new language and culture, and how that experience shaped the way she now teaches others to find their voice. What started as personal survival became a powerful method that now helps professionals overcome stage fright, show up authentically, and communicate with clarity.
This conversation is practical, insightful, and especially encouraging if you’ve ever felt that public speaking “just isn’t for you.”
In this episode, we talk about:
- Diana’s journey from actor to public speaking coach and co-founder of THE LIMELIGHT HUB
- Why confidence is not a personality trait but a trainable system
- The acting techniques that translate directly into better communication
- How to systematically overcome stage fright and fear of speaking
- The structure behind her workshops and coaching process
- How international professionals can rebuild confidence in a new language and culture
- What presence actually means and how to train it
🎧 If you want to feel more confident speaking in meetings, presentations, workshops, or on stage, this episode will show you that confidence is something you can build step by step.
📒 Grab a notebook, hit play, and let Diana show you how speaking with impact can become a system, not a struggle.
Connect with Diana:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianabukowska
- THE LIMELIGHT HUB: https://www.thelimelighthub.com
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