What happens when you stop trying to fit in and start showing up fully as yourself?

In this episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, Matt and Emma are joined by entrepreneur, speaker, and Inkpact founder Charlotte Pearce. Together, they explore the relationship between authenticity, confidence, public speaking, and business growth, and why being unapologetically yourself can be one of the most powerful business strategies available.

Charlotte shares her journey from young entrepreneur to founder of Inkpact, a company on a mission to make direct mail relevant again by helping brands create genuine moments of human connection through physical communication. She also discusses how public speaking became an extension of her passion for psychology, personal growth, and helping people think differently.

In this episode, we discuss:

✨ Why human connection remains essential in an increasingly digital world
✨ The role public speaking has played in Charlotte's entrepreneurial journey
✨ How authenticity can transform both your speaking and your business
✨ The hidden cost of trying to be everything to everyone
✨ Why challenging industry norms often requires courage and visibility
✨ The power of creating an "electric self" and stepping into it before speaking ✨ Navigating imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and fear of judgment
✨ What difficult life experiences can teach us about resilience, leadership, and showing up fully
✨ Why more women, founders, and unconventional voices need to be heard on stages and podcasts

Charlotte also shares a practical technique she uses before stepping onto a stage: reconnecting with the most confident, fully expressed version of herself—her "electric self", through visualization, music, movement, and personal rituals.

This conversation goes beyond public speaking. It's about leadership, identity, courage, and what becomes possible when we stop hiding parts of ourselves and start embracing the things that make us different.

Whether you're a founder, entrepreneur, leader, speaker, or someone navigating a season of personal growth, this episode offers powerful insights into confidence, visibility, and building a life that's aligned with who you truly are.

About the Series

This series challenges performance culture, dismantles the "perfect speaker" myth, and amplifies voices that deserve to be heard. Through conversations with speakers, founders, experts, clinicians, educators, and thought leaders, we explore authentic communication, public speaking, visibility, leadership, and the systems that influence whose voices are heard.

Hosted by speaking coach Matt Matheson and Emma Wyatt, founder of Dream Clinic, the podcast brings together two perspectives: the art of public speaking and the business of public speaking. Together, they explore not only how people find and use their voice, but also the support systems, opportunities, and structures that help meaningful ideas reach the audiences they deserve.

Connect with Charlotte

Charlotte Pearce is the founder and CEO of Inkpact, a company helping brands create meaningful customer relationships through handwritten notes, direct mail, gifting, and physical experiences. A lifelong entrepreneur and passionate advocate for human connection, Charlotte speaks on marketing, psychology, leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.

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🔗 LinkedIn: Charlotte Pearce

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