No matter your level of expertise, years in your industry, or depth of knowledge — if you're not able to present that content with confidence and PRESENCE… you're quietly holding your business back.

How we present ourselves and our businesses is just as important as the actual value we provide. So how can you ensure you're showing up ready to make the greatest possible impact with your presence? And how can you do this while remaining authentic and true to yourself?

That's exactly what Anne Maree Wilshire and I are discussing on this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast. Anne Maree, founder of Vibrant Voices, is an expert on voice, presence, and presentation—and today she's sharing the secrets to speaking with impact, confidence, and presence as a small-business owner.

Here's What You'll Discover on This Episode:

• What "presence" really means in a business context (and why it creates trust and authority!).
• The 3 biggest internal barriers that prevent your message from landing – and how to recognise them fast.
• Why old belief systems about being 'appropriate' hold us back from saying what we truly want (and prevent us from attracting people who agree!)
• The #1 blindspot entrepreneurs have when preparing for presentations, keynotes, podcasts, or any speaking event (Hint – it's NOT the quality of your notes!).
• The professional masks you might be putting up that actually create a disconnect with your clients (You might not even realise you're doing this!)
• How to make your audience understand – and resonate with! – your message, without feeling like you're overexplaining or rushing.
• Why confidence is never something you can wait for, and the ONE thing you can do to actually create it.
• Exactly what to prepare before speaking so you can stay grounded (and more importantly – connected to your topic, audience, and passion).
• What conviction and courage really look like, and how to access them in high-pressure situations.
• Why presence matters to you and your brand, and how to cultivate that presence to attract more clients, bring in opportunities, and open doors for yourself.

Mentioned in This Episode:

The HerBusiness Network

Vibrant Voices with Anne Maree Wilshire

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Everyone knows that marketing is an investment… but when you don't have clarity about the money behind your marketing, it can quickly start to feel like a financial black hole.

So in this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, we're talking about the financial side of marketing – not just how to get more leads or engagement…

…but how to make sure the money, time, and energy you invest into marketing is actually WORKING. (Instead of quietly draining your cash flow.)

So before diving into your next big campaign or launch, let's talk about how marketing and money go together.

Here's What You'll Discover in This Episode:

• How to make marketing decisions from a place of financial clarity, rather than guesswork (or worse… panic!)
• Discover whether your marketing is supporting your immediate cash flow or your long-term growth strategy
• How to choose ONE clear marketing goal for the next 90 days (and why that focus is KEY)
• Why understanding your financial boundaries around marketing is essential (so you don't overspend or waste money)
• Track what is working, so you can understand when to "hit pause" on underperformers… and "turn up" what does well with your audience
• Start leading your marketing and your money like a true CEO

Mentioned in This Episode:

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It's time to #AskSuzi! To start off this brand-new series, I'll be answering a question I get from women business owners all the time.

"How can I turn cold leads into warm leads… without feeling like a used car salesman??"

It's something the majority of new (and even established) business owners feel uncomfortable doing. But the good news? There is a science to it. Let's dive into it.

Here's What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why following up with cold leads feels so awkward (and what you can do to reframe it)
• What to say when following up without sounding awkward or 'desperate' for the sale.
• What adding value (without asking for the sale) builds the trust and momentum you need
• Why creating a PATHWAY to the sale is your best bet to reaching it.
• How to design a simple lead nurturing pathway that moves prospects towards becoming clients.

Mentioned in This Episode:

The HerBusiness Network

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