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From Anxiety to Tranquility in 3 Steps
Speaking Anxiety Symptoms When you are about to speak in public, have you ever felt your heart pound out of your chest, sweat pour down your face, and fog fill your head? This state of anxiety is called the “fight or flight” response. It makes you want to run out of...
Four Steps to Inner Clarity
Finding Inner Clarity I thought you might be inspired by a podcast episode I’ve just heard. I believe it speaks to how to overcome speaking anxiety… any time… any where. It’s from the podcast series Unshakable Self-Confidence, and it’s about taking the leap...
If Public Speaking Feels Like Torture, Do This.
Is Public speaking Torture for You? A few weeks ago, I received this question from a coaching client: “You know what is most frustrating to me? I feel like I am a rather calm person - I really don’t feel like a person who runs with high anxiety. “As a nurse and as a...
The Secret to Telling Juicy Stories
How to Tell Juicy Stories How do you tell a story so juicy your audience is left with their mouths watering like they're gazing at a red, ripe strawberry? Well, there are three keys to creating captivating and juicy stories. Stories are naturally juicy when they are …...
Presence and Connection Lead to Customers
Presence and Connection Lead to Customers When you speak, it is your presence and connection ability that carries your words to a customer. You may think that your words are the important factor, but being in the moment, fully present, connected to yourself and others...
What Is More Powerful Than Your Words?
Our common language There is a common language we all share and it is more powerful than words. The best way to explain this language is to share about my recent trip to Greece. The phrase, “it’s all Greek to me” ran through my mind constantly. When I tried to...
I read my vows and didn’t die
Overwhelmed with Speaking Anxiety? I'm always on the lookout for inspiring stories about people who overcome public speaking anxiety. I found this story on Reddit about a woman who got married, suffered speaking anxiety, and "didn't die." I thought you would really...
Stop rehearsing your script and here’s why
Does Rehearsing really ward off speaking anxiety? Do you think rehearsing a speech over and over or scripting every word will help you ward off anxiety and look more confident? I used to believe rehearsing was the key to success. In Toastmasters I scripted every...
Do You Get Anxious Looking at Your Audience?
Do you get anxious looking at your audience? "Here's lookin' at you, kid” was spoken by Humphrey Bogart to Ingrid Bergman in the classic movie, Casablanca. This line has a rich meaning when you apply it to public speaking and “seeing” your listeners. Are you...
How to Stay Cool & Calm: 7 Tips from Athletes
Best Way to Calm Your Nerves when Speaking Do you want to know the best way to calm your nerves when you are about to speak in front of an audience? If you want to know how to keep yourself composed and calm when speaking, read this article… “Big Game Preparation – 7...