Fave Self CEO Podcast

The rituals you don’t see before I step on stage

Kahla Evans Season 2 Episode 9

We all get nerves - whether it’s an NHL arena, a client pitch, hitting “go live” on Instagram, or asking someone out on a date. The butterflies, the blank brain, the “why did I say yes to this?” panic… 

In this episode, I’m sharing my pre-speaking confidence routine - the simple rituals I lean on before stepping on stage, emceeing an event, or walking in to run a workshop. These are the tools that help me move from shaky to steady - and actually enjoy the moment.

You’ll hear:
 • Why nerves feel the same no matter the stage (big or small)
 • My go-to tricks for calming down fast - breath, movement, music
 • The surprising extras (like gum + Taylor Swift lyrics) that really work
 • The #1 thing to focus on before you start speaking

Whether you’re pitching, presenting, or just trying to speak up with more confidence, these little shifts can change the whole vibe.

✨ Want my full list of confidence-boosting pre-speaking rituals? That’s living in this week’s Substack for my VIP readers. https://faveselfceo.substack.com/

🖤 Coaching details + ways to work with me: https://www.heykahla.com/work-with-me/


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