How Lydia Fenet Became the World’s Leading Auctioneer | Building a Global Career, Launching the Lydia Fenet Agency & Mastering Public Speaking as a Mom of 3

Lydia Fenet is the world’s leading auctioneer,  founder & CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a podcast host, best selling author and mother of 3 and today she joins me for a conversation about all of it.  How lucky are we to learn from this incredible powerhouse?? Pinch me! 

With a career that spanned 23 years at Christie's, Lydia rose through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after charity auctioneers in the world—commanding rooms, driving record-breaking fundraising totals, and redefining what it means to lead from a stage. In this candid conversation, she pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes auction world: what’s really happening in the room, how energy shifts a crowd, and the subtle psychology behind raising millions.

We talk about her bold decision to launch her own agency, the discipline and work ethic that fuel her success, and how she balances an extraordinary global career while raising three children in NYC with her husband. Lydia also generously shares practical, actionable public speaking tips you can start using immediately—whether you’re leading a boardroom, hosting a fundraiser this spring event season, or simply wanting to feel more confident in your everyday life.

If you’re a mother building something meaningful—or simply someone ready to raise your standards—this conversation is for you. This is the butt kicker episode that I needed as a reminder we all choose how we spend our time...and as Lydia reminds if you're chasing your dreams it's ok to be busy, exhilarated, and tired, at the same time..what a thrill! 

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