The Problem “You f—ing idiot.” This morning I banged my elbow on a doorframe. My response? Negative self-talk. The insidious problem I (and many other British people, I imagine) deal with every day. And why do we habitually and instinctively putting ourselves down? Because we’ve done it for so long that it’s become ingrained; we […]
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Hello. The weather today is lovely, so I have my office window open, the breeze is cooling me down and settling my slightly anxious mind. It’s anxious because today is unofficially the end of the holiday, and I need to get my bloody act together. Actually, my act is fairly together, but as a self-employed
You have to give a presentation! It’s next week! Oh, great. The amount of stress created by this situation (having to give a presentation at short notice) can be pretty unpleasant, and that stress inhibits your ability to create and deliver the presentation. So it’s a double whammy. You need quick content creation, and you
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You’re scared of speaking in front of people because you might… To prevent the doubt, make sure that you’re ready. That means: The best way to combat your speaking nerves is to ensure that you’ve prepared correctly. So consider your audience, write something relevant to them, collect your materials, and REHEARSE. Always be prepared.
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Rapport, connection, relatability. Whatever you call it, it’s the vital element that will make your communication a success. How to connect: 1. Let yourself off the hook. Forgive all your flaws, ignore that b*stard voice reminding you of inadequacies, and remind yourself that this isn’t a big deal in the grand scheme of things. Because
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