Speaking with Intention: Turning Fear into Connection and Leadership

About this episode

Chris McAuley discusses overcoming public speaking fears and the importance of connection in leadership.

This week on The Connectors Podcast , we’re joined by Chris McAuley —speaking coach, business storyteller, and seasoned actor. With over 35 years in business and more than 40 stage and film productions, Chris brings a rare blend of performance and leadership to his work at MCAVOY Inc., helping professionals master the art of speaking, connect authentically, and strengthen workplace culture. As part of our Redefining Leadership series, Chris shares insights on: Overcoming public speaking fears by turning anxiety into excitement Why business is ultimately about connection How leaders can create time and space to connect with their teams The power of storytelling to build trust and engage audiences Why failures and mistakes are not setbacks, but powerful gifts for leaders Shifting from traditional leadership models to intentional, servant-oriented leadership This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for anyone looking to step into their voice, build stronger connections, and lead with authenticity Where to get a hold of our guest - www.chrismcauley.co linkedin.com/in/chrismcauley2 chris@chrismcauley.co We want to hear from you!! If you have a story you think our growing…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jolyn, Quinten

Guest: Chris McAuley

Topics covered

• public speaking
• leadership
• storytelling
• connection
• workplace culture
• overcoming fear

Keywords

• public speaking
• leadership
• storytelling
• connection
• workplace culture
• anxiety
• authenticity
• servant leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MCAVOY Inc., The Hypnotyst

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