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    Speak confidently, be myself

    LEARNING PLAN

    Speak confidently, be myself

    This learning plan is essential for anyone who feels held back by self-doubt or struggles to express themselves authentically in social and professional settings. It's ideal for professionals seeking executive presence, introverts wanting to communicate more confidently, or anyone tired of feeling like they need to perform rather than simply be themselves.

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    How to Be YourselfThe Confidence GapDaring Greatly: The Courage to Be Vulnerable12 sources

    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Speak confidently, be myself with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Speak confidently, be myself.

    What You'll Learn

    • Overcome fear, self-doubt, and social anxiety to build unshakeable authentic confidence
    • Identify and articulate your unique voice, values, and strengths without pretense
    • Master speaking skills and techniques to command any room while managing anxiety
    • Develop charisma and magnetic presence through genuine connection and influence
    • Show up as your true self in any social or professional situation with ease

    Discover the roots of authentic confidence by understanding and overcoming fear, self-doubt, and social anxiety—so you can show up as yourself without apology.

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    How to Be Yourself

    A compassionate guide to overcoming social anxiety, building confidence, and embracing your authentic self in any situation.

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    The Confidence Gap

    Overcome fear and self-doubt with ACT and mindfulness to build lasting confidence.

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    Daring Greatly: The Courage to Be Vulnerable

    Discover why vulnerability isn't weakness but your most accurate measure of courage. Learn to break free from shame, perfectionism, and fear to create authentic connections and wholehearted living.

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    Learn to identify your unique voice, values, and strengths—then practice expressing them genuinely in everyday interactions without pretense or performance.

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    Freeing the Natural Voice

    Unlock your authentic voice, transform your presence, reveal your truth.

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    Best SelfA Psychologist's Guide To: Being Your Authentic Self - OpenUpHow to Live With Authenticity and Be Your Truest Self - Verywell MindOn Becoming a Person
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    Uncover Your Authentic Self: A Journey Within

    Discover practical steps to align your inner truth with how you show up in the world. Learn to break through masks, overcome limiting beliefs, and live authentically in relationships and daily life.

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    Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy

    Transform your harsh inner critic into your biggest supporter. Learn practical strategies to build self-compassion, silence negative self-talk, and find the confidence to speak up authentically.

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    Develop powerful speaking skills—from managing speaking anxiety to commanding any room—using timeless techniques and modern insights from communication experts.

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    Public Speaking for Success

    Master the art of public speaking with Dale Carnegie's timeless techniques for confidence, persuasion, and captivating any audience.

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    Talk Like TED

    Master the art of captivating public speaking by learning from world-class TED presenters and their winning techniques.

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    Unlock Your Charismatic Voice: From Fear to Magnetic Confidence

    Discover the science-backed secrets of charisma and confident speaking. Learn how Marilyn Monroe could flip her magnetic switch on command, why body language predicts success with 87% accuracy, and the practical techniques that transformed Warren Buffett from trembling speaker to commanding presence

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    Transform your natural authenticity into lasting influence and charisma by mastering the psychology of connection, persuasion, and genuine human magnetism.

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    How to Talk to Anyone

    Master the art of conversation with 92 clever techniques for social and professional success in any situation.

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    source 1The Core of Charisma: Elements That Drive InfluenceThe Science of Charisma for Romance, Work, and Everyday Lifesource 4
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    The Charisma Myth: Science-Backed Skills Anyone Can Learn

    Discover how charisma isn't a mystical gift but learnable skills. From Marilyn Monroe's subway experiment to MIT research, explore the science of presence, power, and warmth that transforms ordinary people into magnetic leaders.

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    How to Win Friends and Influence PeopleCommunicate with MasteryMaximum Achievement
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    The Magnetic Pull of True Charisma

    Discover the hidden mechanics behind charismatic influence through insights from Carnegie, Tracy, and Schramm. Learn why the most magnetic people focus on being interested rather than impressive, and master the learnable skills of authentic connection.

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