Confidence Classic: Speak with Gravitas and Command the Room with Caroline Goyder

Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

Heather Monahan

Self-improvement, Education, Business, Entrepreneurship

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2026

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with, but something you can practice into existence? In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned voice coach Caroline Goyder to break down the science and strategy behind powerful speaking. With over 9 million views on her TED Talk, Caroline shares how she went from being told she had “no presence” and a “thin voice” at drama school to becoming one of the most trusted experts in voice, gravitas, and executive presence. We also dive into breathing techniques that override your nervous system, the "Mafia secret" to stage presence, and why the most magnetic speakers are often the ones who try the least. Tune in to learn how to command any room with stillness and breath. In This Episode You Will Learn Why CONFIDENCE is a set of behaviors, not a personality trait. The "Mafia Secret" to why the most powerful person moves the least. Why LENGTHENING your exhale calms anxiety in time. How to use your DIAPHRAGM to project without straining your voice. How PAUSES serve as the most underrated speaking tool. Why standing up during virtual meetings changes your digital PRESENCE. Why introverts can be the most COMPELLING speakers in the room. The mindset shift that takes you from ANXIETY to AUTHORITY. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Learn more at https://carolinegoyder.com/ Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553! Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/ Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Caroline on Instagram & LinkedIn

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