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There’s a book that tells you to do a superhero pose before speaking. Arms out, chest up, chin forward. Hold it for two minutes. Apparently it reduces cortisol and makes you feel powerful. I tried it a couple of times. Felt like a complete idiot. Maybe that was the point: feel like an idiot about…
Ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough” or “I’ll never succeed” or “this isn’t for people like me?” That’s your inner critic talking. It’s that annoying voice in your head which always seems to be running commentary on everything you do, often with less-than-flattering opinions. It loves to point out every flaw, reminding you…
You know you’re smart, intelligent, capable & highly skilled. But when it comes to speaking in front of others, all of a sudden it’s: palms are sweaty, heart racing like crazy – somehow I think i’ve managed to mix up the words for Eminem’s 8-mile track, haha. But yeah, that’s public speaking anxiety for you….