Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Controlling Nerves”
75% of people report fear of public speaking. This and the fear of being observed by others can be overwhelming. And we often go into that fight or flight mode, as if we are under some threat to our lives. In this article, we will explore the six main reasons why people feel nervous before presenting in front of an …
Definition of Routines = a sequence of actions regularly followed We all know that public speaking is tough for many people. It creates nerves, fear and anxiety. And public speaking still rates as one of the greatest fears of human beings. And for many of us, the nerves, anxiety and fear often kicks in just before or leading up to …
One of the questions that I always get asked is, “how can I present a speech without notes”? This is usually achieved by doing lots of preparation, using a few simple strategies and trusting in yourself and in your ability to get your message across. It is in fact recommended that you do present without notes and speak more from the heart …
In public speaking, it’s very important that we’re able to stay calm when under pressure or when things go wrong. Staying calm helps us remain on message, look confident and remain credible in our message. Pressure can arise from several sources and good speakers remain calm and carry on regardless. Pressure can arise from: Difficult questions Equipment failures including laptops …
Have you ever felt that maybe you were not good enough? That you were a fraud or a fake? Or that you did not really belong here? It could be that you are suffering from Impostor Syndrome. And it seems that women suffer from Impostor Syndrome more so than men. Sheryl Sandberg in her book ‘Lean In’ talks about how …
Reflecting on the first 10 years of my business as a speaker and trainer, I have identified the 4 key lessons that I had to learn the hard way. Enjoy Be yourself – this is also called authenticity. For too long, I tried to be prefect in my presentations and chastised myself when I made mistakes or realised that I …
