She Couldn't Say a Sentence. Now She Speaks to Thousands.

What if the very thing that once held you back became the foundation of your greatest success? When Linda Fisk was growing up, she lived with a severe stutter. Standing in front of a room to speak wasn't just uncomfortable—it was terrifying. In fact, during her very first college speech, she passed out before she could even finish her opening sentence. Today, Linda is a multi-award-winning CEO, two-time TEDx speaker, international bestselling author, university professor, and one of the world's leading voices in leadership, entrepreneurship, and women's empowerment. So...what changed? In this inspiring episode of Claim Your Voice, Linda shares the mindset shifts, practical tools, and unwavering perseverance that transformed fear into confidence and purpose into impact. We explore everything from overcoming glossophobia (the fear of public speaking), to creating an alter ego that helped her step onto the stage, to why confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you build. Whether you're leading a company, launching a dream, or simply learning to trust your own voice again, Linda reminds us that our greatest challenges often become our greatest gifts.   In This Episode We Explore: - Linda's journey from a debilitating stutter to becoming an internationally recognized speaker - The surprising power of perseverance, preparation, and practice - How adopting an alter ego helped her overcome crippling stage fright - Why confidence is built through action, not perfection - The importance of creating a "power tribe" that reflects who you're becoming - The mindset shifts every entrepreneur and leader needs in today's rapidly changing world - Why lifelong learning is one of the greatest competitive advantages - The role of AI in helping entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses - How women can step into greater confidence, financial empowerment, and leadership - Why Linda believes "Your voice is a gateway to your soul." About Linda Fisk Linda Fisk is a multi-award-winning CEO, two-time Stevie International Business Award winner, two-time TEDx speaker, six-time international bestselling author, TV and podcast host, board advisor, university professor, and global leadership expert dedicated to amplifying the success of visionary leaders. She serves as President and Managing Board Member of CurvUp, an AI-powered platform helping founders and entrepreneurs gain greater clarity, confidence, strategic connections, and momentum as they grow their businesses. Linda is also the Chairwoman of LeadHERship Global, an international community empowering ambitious women with the relationships, resources, mentorship, and support they need to show up, speak up, and step into their highest potential. Previously, Linda served as CEO of Collective 54 and held executive leadership positions with Susan G. Komen and YPO, where she developed a passion for connecting influential leaders to create lasting impact. She holds both a Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology and has spent her career exploring the psychology of influence, leadership, resilience, and human potential. Connect with Linda - 🌐 Website: https://www.curvup.com - 💼 LinkedIn: Linda Fisk - 🌍 LeadHERship Global: https://www.leadhership.global Connect with Justine Reiss 🌐 https://empoweredvoicecoach.com 🎙️ Subscribe to Claim Your Voice for conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, visionaries, and changemakers who are using their authentic voice to create meaningful impact. If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who's ready to stop waiting for confidence and start building it. Because your voice isn't just something people hear. It's the gateway to your soul. Visualize it. Vocalize it. Monetize it.