When a Visibility Expert Wants to Hide with Jacqui Maloney

Today I'm chatting with Jacqui Maloney — a public speaking and presence coach who works with CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs who are done playing small.   Jacqui’s 20-year career as a professional actor and voice-over artist forms the foundation of everything she teaches, giving her clients access to performance-based techniques used by working actors to command attention, hold a room, and land every word.   In this conversation, we explore what visibility really means, why so many women struggle to be seen even when they have powerful things to say, and how presence, voice, and authenticity shape the way we are perceived in business and in life.   We go behind the scenes of Jacqui’s own recent experience with stepping back from visibility — what was happening for her personally, what it cost her to hide, and how she reconciles being an expert in presence while navigating her own seasons of withdrawal.   **We also chat about:**  - Jacqui’s journey and how she came to specialise in visibility work - Common patterns she sees in women who have something powerful to say but still hold back - What was happening behind the scenes when she stopped showing up publicly - Why hiding can feel safe — and what it actually costs us - the unexpected benefits to going quiet for a period of time - The role of body language and self-presentation in how we are perceived - How to balance vulnerability with professionalism in business and life - Practical strategies to overcome fear of being seen and show up with more confidence **About Jacqui**   Jacqui is a visibility expert who has spent over two decades studying and teaching the art of presence — helping women and professionals understand how to communicate with confidence, command attention, and show up more authentically in both life and business. Her work explores the intersection of mindset, identity, and expression, supporting women to move through fear, self-doubt, and visibility blocks so they can step into their next level with clarity and confidence. She is passionate about helping women stop shrinking, start showing up fully, and own the space they’re meant to take up. Follow Jacqui: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-maloney/ https://www.instagram.com/jacquimaloneycoaching/ **This episode is proudly sponsored by Bec Thompson.** If you've ever had to leave town and found yourself worrying more about your pets than your actual trip, Bec is the person you need to know. Through her house and pet sitting service, she provides a calm, reliable presence for your home and the animals you love most, so you can head away knowing everything is being looked after. You can find Bec on Instagram at **@btnohome** to learn more about her house and pet sitting services and see if she's the right fit for you and your furry family.