This is Hustle with Aloha , A podcast for entrepreneurs who want success without burnout. Here you'll hear real strategies and conversations to help you grow while staying true to yourself. I 'm Alicia Nagel, brand strategist and founder of Alicia Nagel Creative. I've helped over 130 brands stand out with strategy-first marketing and design. Living for years in Hawaii taught me the deeper meaning of aloha- presence, kindness, and connection. In a world that glorifies nonstop hustle culture, Aloha reminds us to pause and appreciate. That's why I created Hustle with Aloha.

Public speaking anxiety holding you back? In this essential episode of Hustle With Aloha, host Alicia Nagel welcomes Sara Glancy, founder of Speak Masterfully, for her top tips on how business owners and entrepreneurs can elevate their public speaking skills. Sara, whose background is in New York theater and improv, shares the surprising techniques actors use to manage nerves, boost their authentic presence, and connect deeply with any audience.

Learn why "preparation is overrated" (and how to redefine it for success!), the power of the pause, and how to use the principles of storytelling to make your talk unforgettable. We cover everything from breathing techniques to the key components of a professional speaking presence. If you’ve ever felt like your nerves sabotage your brilliance, this episode gives you the practical tools to embrace the spotlight and reduce public speaking stress instantly.

Sara’s final takeaway: whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, you have a story to tell, and you just need the right tools to tell it with confidence (or at least seem like you have confidence!).

KEY DISCUSSION POINTS

• Why Authenticity is Key to Professional Public Speaking
• From Broadway to Business: Sara Glancy's Theater Background & The Birth of Speak Masterfully
• "Preparation is Overrated": How to Redefine Your Prep Routine to Lower Anxiety
• The Actor’s Secret Weapon: Using the Power of the Pause for Impact
• The Critical Role of Listening in Speaking: Authentic Communication Hack
• Storytelling Structure for Entrepreneurs: Conflict, Climax, and Resolution
• Quick Fire Tips for Managing Nerves and Improving Body Language
• Sara’s Final Encouragement: Every Entrepreneur Has a Story to Tell

RESOURCES & CONNECT WITH SARA GLANCY

Ready to master your message? Connect with Sara and check out the resources mentioned in this episode:

• Work with Sara: https://speakmasterfully.com
• Complimentary Public Speaking Strategy Session: Book a free consultation with Sara: https://www.speakmasterfully.com/strategy-session
• Recommended Book: Wired for Story by Lisa Cron (purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wired-Story-Writers-Science-Sentence/dp/1607742454/)
• Sara’s Personal Website (Acting): https://saraglancy.com
• Socials:
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-glancy/
  • IG: @speakmasterfully
  • FB: @SpeakMasterfully