#155 Fear Shapes Us and Presence Frees Us

Today, I interview Linda Graf, who lost her confidence in speaking after a sudden family financial crisis during her teenage years shattered her sense of stability and support. Once a child who thrived in speech contests and artistic pursuits, Linda found herself unable to speak in front of even a small group, carrying this fear well into adulthood. As Linda navigated her career in sales and later coaching, she felt an undeniable pull to confront her fear of speaking. Witnessing a friend courageously express herself at her wedding after training with Speaking Circles inspired Linda to seek similar help. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of her journey to rediscover her voice. Through Speaking Circles, Linda learned that presence and listening are at the heart of authentic expression. She embraced practices that built her mental resilience, enabling her to speak with confidence while staying true to herself. Today, Linda is a relationship and mental fitness coach, guiding women to strengthen their relationships through curiosity, compassion, and courage. She empowers her clients to recognize and overcome self-sabotaging patterns, helping them find their voice in both personal and professional relationships. __________________ Linda Graf is a Relationship and Mental FitnessTM Coach who’s been coaching and leading workshops for 20+ years. Linda helps women 45+ open to the possibility of what their most important relationships can be - and provides them with step by step tools and practices so they can make it happen. __________________ Find Linda here: https://www.lindagrafcoaching.com/  Support the show I’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.