482: You’re One Presentation Away with Colin Boyd
October 11, 2025
When “Performance Pressure” Isn’t the Truth
How one conversation with a speaking coach transformed pressure into presence and reconnected Colin to his deepest mission
The Real Crisis: Fear‑Led Leadership Turns Every Stage into a Litmus Test
If you’ve ever stood behind a mic or clicked “Go Live” and worried that every pause or awkward moment meant failure…
If you’ve ever felt like your value depends on how many tuned in, how many raised hands, or how many sold…
You’re not alone.
This is what the fear‑led model teaches. It convinces you leadership is a numbers game. It tells you objections or silence = rejection. It anchors your worth in your output, rank, or reactions.
But the truth is this: when someone doesn’t convert, that’s not proof you failed. It’s an invitation to lead with deeper presence, trust, and love.
What Colin and I unpack in this episode is exactly what every leader needs to reclaim: objections aren’t the enemy. They’re signals of growth. They guide you to lean into presence, storytelling, and rooted connection.
The LOVE‑LED™ Shift in This Episode
From: Fear‑Led Performance
To: LOVE‑LED™ Presence & Influence
Fear‑led leadership sees objections as threats, silence as failure, and pressure as proof. It forces you to hustle harder, spin more content, and question your worth.
LOVE‑LED™ leadership upends the scorecard:
- It sees objections as invitations—not disqualifications.
- It honors invisible wins: the moments you choose presence, compassion, and alignment over urgency.
- It shifts your identity from “performer” to “bridge”—a leader who invites, connects, and guides.
- It grounds you in deeper roots rather than brittle growth.
In this shift:
- Rejection becomes a signal, not a verdict.
- Worth is rediscovered at your core, not negotiated by applause.
- You hold energy for those ready to grow—and respectfully release those not yet aligned.
- You rebuild your business on a foundation that can weather seasons, resistance, and change.
The gift people are waiting for? Your presence—not your performance.
What You’ll Leave With
(04:35) Why speaking is less talent, more trained skill — and what that means for you
(08:01) A simple shift that anchors presence on any stage
(14:09) How reframing “serve over impress” dissolves fear in real time
(15:50) When your practice is “done” — and how to speak from rest, not hustle
(21:00) Why stories carry weight beyond facts—and how to thread them well
(24:55) The 5‑step structure for telling client stories that influence
(30:24) The conversion story: how to speak to transformation, not your resume
Listen + Activate
Your voice doesn’t need to prove your value.
Your presence is the proof.
If you’re ready to stop performing and start leading in a way that feels freeing, real, and rooted — this episode is for you.
Resources + Transformation Links
Rate + Reflect
- Where have you let performance pressure decide your worth?
- What quiet, invisible win can you celebrate today as proof you’re leading with love?
Drop your answer in the comments or leave a review.
You’re not just listening. You’re joining the shift.