Speaking isn’t about saying the right words. It’s about making people feel you. When I sat down with Michele Vilseck, she showed me how her RAW method—Real, Audacious, Withness—can transform the way we show up on stage, on video, or even in a simple conversation.

We talked about why nerves often get in the way, how to flip the focus from yourself to your audience, and why practice beats perfection every time. Michele shared simple structures that make your message stick, and she even offered a fun 100-video challenge that builds confidence faster than any script. If you’ve ever wondered how to sell without feeling salesy or speak without losing your spark, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Highlights:

Real > Performance - Learn how aligning voice, values, and story makes you magnetic without memorizing every line.

Audacity Builds Trust - See how specific, felt details and safe vulnerability deepen connection and make talks unforgettable.

Withness, Not Witness - Shift focus from “How am I doing?” to “What do they need right now?” to calm nerves and sell naturally.

Speak to One, Win Many - Use workshops and stages to remove pressure from 1:1 pitching and invite the right people to act.

Structure That Sticks - Open with “Is this for me?”, then show the transformation, the how, and why it will work for them.

Connect with Michele:

Website: https://signaturestages.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-vilseck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelevilseck

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