Ep.49 When Stage Fright Hits the C-Suite with Peter Novak

Ep.49 When Stage Fright Hits the C-Suite with Peter Novak

Update: 2025-10-24
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Even senior leaders and seasoned experts can feel their confidence vanish the moment they speak in English under pressure. In this episode, Louise Jefferies and executive speaking coach Peter Novak explore why stage fright is so common, especially for non-native speakers and what actually helps.

They discuss why “calm down” is the wrong advice, how to reframe anxiety as excitement, and why authenticity always beats performance. A grounded, honest conversation about turning fear into focus and finding your true voice in high-stakes situations.

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Ep.49 When Stage Fright Hits the C-Suite with Peter Novak

Ep.49 When Stage Fright Hits the C-Suite with Peter Novak

Louise Jefferies