
Camera Confident with Shirlee Engel
Master video confidence and visibility with the right words, presence, and strategy. National TV correspondent turned entrepreneur Shirlee Engel helps you get CAMERA READY and stand out in your industry. Shirlee scaled her first business to six figures in a year by leveraging video to land TV, podcast, and media opportunities that built credibility and influence. Now, she’s on a mission to help entrepreneurs do the same. Each episode covers how to craft your message, show up with confidence, and create buzz around your brand—so clients are lining up to work with you.
Camera Confident with Shirlee Engel
How a Tony Award Winner Turns Stage Fright Into a 6-Figure Sales Funnel
You don’t need to be a professional speaker to turn your message into money—just ask this Tony Award winner who built a 6-figure funnel from the stage.
Shirlee sits down with Tony Award-winning producer and master speaker coach Nick Demos to unpack how stage presence isn’t just performance—it’s profit.
From battling stage fright to building a 6-figure sales funnel from the stage, Nick shares what truly separates good speakers from unforgettable ones. Whether you’re a coach, entrepreneur, or corporate leader, if you’re using your voice to grow your business, this is your masterclass.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why you’re not the hero of your talk—and who is
- How “neurocoupling” makes your stories scientifically persuasive
- Why breathwork isn’t woo—it’s your on-stage secret weapon
- The #1 mistake new speakers make (and how to fix it fast)
- What makes a story worth telling (hint: it’s not trauma)
- How to turn speaking into sales without sounding salesy
- The real reason your slides are killing your delivery
- What to do when nerves hit mid-presentation
- The anatomy of a signature talk that actually converts
Who This Episode Is For:
- Speakers who want to get paid—or paid well—to speak
- Coaches, consultants & entrepreneurs who sell from stage or video
- Anyone using webinars, live talks, or keynotes to build authority and trust
- Professionals ready to move from “good enough” to truly magnetic communication
Links & Resources:
- Connect with Nick Demos: thenickdemos.com
- Follow Nick on IG & LinkedIn: @TheNickDemos
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