The Executive Room: How to Stop Shaking Before You Speak | Women Who Lead

Women Who Lead: Leadership, Career & Influence · Sep 28, 2026 · 9m · transcript

This episode of Women Who Lead addresses the intense anxiety and physical symptoms women experience when presenting to executives, offering practical strategies to overcome the fear of being judged in high-stakes business meetings. Host Deborah Doyle explores why this 'cold sweat' is a normal physiological response to perceived threat rather than a personal defect, helping listeners reframe their mindset from feeling like a defendant on trial to becoming an expert consultant providing valuable insights. The discussion focuses on shifting internal narratives, recognizing that leaders seek…