What if looking confident has nothing to do with actually feeling confident? In this episode, we break down how to look confident—even when you're filled with nerves or self-doubt. You’ll learn why confidence is a skill (not a personality trait), how to stop broadcasting insecurity through your body language, and how repetition can rewire belief. You’ll hear practical strategies for walking into any room with presence, using purposeful movement, and shifting from fear to focus with a simple mental technique. Walk away with tools to carry yourself with clarity, handle pressure with purpose, and show up as your most grounded self—no matter how you feel inside.

Montana von Fliss is an executive speech and presentation coach, actor, speaker, facilitator, and founder and CEO of Montana & Co., a full service communication coaching company. Montana and her team of trainers transform presenters into passionate, powerful, and confident speakers. For the past 17 years, Montana has been coaching regularly for companies like Microsoft, GitHub, Amazon, Google—as well as a myriad of start-ups and individuals—on a broad range of communication issues, including content strategy, storytelling, and of course, excellent delivery. Her 30+ years as a professional actor gives her unique insight into how to disrupt the tradition of boring presentations and bring energy, fun, and joy into the room. Her passion is helping people own the stage and find ease, confidence, and a new tool set to tackle the daunting task of public speaking.

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