As an HR manager, Marvin Lampa knows firsthand that he needs to be a supportive resource for his employees. He also knows how difficult that can be. As a leader, he transformed from his own harshest critic to finding his confident voice. In this episode of the Speak in Flow podcast with Melinda Lee, Marvin discusses how self-doubt and his inner struggle with public speaking held him back and the simple yet powerful tools that helped him rebuild his communication skills. Learn how to breathe through the nerves and speak your truth.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The Inner War of Speaking

How the anxiety of public speaking is often an internal battle, where leaders psych themselves out with worst-case scenarios and harsh self-criticism, even when their audience perceives them as perfectly confident.

The Power of a Single Breath

“Breathe out the nerves.”

Marvin discovered that the simple, often-overlooked act of taking a deliberate breath is a foundational tool to calm the racing nerves that hijack clarity and confidence before any speaking event.

The "That's Okay" Mindset

“You need to hear it, even if it's from yourself.”

Marvin highlights the transformative tapping technique that culminates in a powerful self-affirmation: giving yourself permission to mess up. This release of pressure leads to a more relaxed, authentic, and ultimately more effective delivery.

Confidence as a Service Tool

“As long as I affect one person positively, I did my job.”

For Marvin, this newfound confidence isn't for applause; it's a critical tool for service. He shares how speaking with authority allows him to better serve employees, ensuring they trust his guidance on important matters like FMLA and feel supported and secure.

About the Guest:

Marvin Lampa is an HR manager and compliance specialist with extensive expertise in employee leave administration, ADA/FMLA/CFRA policies, and workplace investigations. He skillfully translates complex regulations into clear, actionable strategies.

Social Handles:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marvinlampa

Fun Facts:

• 🥊 Martial Arts Mindset: Marvin has been training in Muay Thai since 2009 and applies the discipline and precision required in the ring to his strategic HR work.
• 🥒 Pickleball Convert: He was adamantly against pickleball until a fateful game turned into a paddle purchase and a full-blown obsession. He’s now happily hooked.
• 🎤 Power Ballad Aficionado: One of his favorite artists is Celine Dion. He knows all the words to "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" and isn't afraid to belt it out.

Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results.

She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence.

Website: https://speakinflow.com/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow

Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall

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