What is public speaking self-confidence (and why it’s different than you think!)
What is public speaking self-confidence (and why it’s different than you think!)
Public speaking doesn’t always involve a crowd. Job interviews, meetings, and other ‘high stakes’ scenarios can also result in public speaking anxiety or nerves that prevent you from doing your best. When this anxiety arises, the focus often shifts to the way you appear to others instead of the work you’re doing yourself: but true self confidence is knowing you’re going to be okay, even if something goes wrong.
My Top 10 Favourite Books to Build your Self-Confidence at Work and in Life
My Top 10 Favourite Books to Build your Self-Confidence at Work and in Life
The single most beneficial thing you can do to show up as your best self in this lifetime is to develop self-confidence. I’ve carefully curated my top 10 favourite books to help you discover the best, most confident version of you. happy reading!
How to Build Confidence in Public Speaking | Podcast Episode
How to Improve Your Confidence in Public Speaking | Podcast Episode
Bayley Levy (@itsbayleysworld) invited me to speak on her podcast to discuss the origins of public speaking, why it’s so hard, and what we can do to better manage our fears.
Considerations for Yearly Goal Setting | Article Feature
Considerations for Yearly Goal Setting | Article Feature
It’s not that goal-setting needs to go out the window, rather we might want to alter our approach. It requires being agile, perhaps modifying our definitions of achievement and focusing on what I call “activity goals”.
Lessons on Surrendering & Being Seen: A Year in Review
A Year in Review: Lessons on Surrendering & Being Seen
The greatest life lesson I learned this year is that while hard work will get you there, I don’t need to overdo it. Destination points are arbitrary and the ability to surrender is just as important as persistence.
Overcoming Job Interview Anxiety | Podcast Episode
Overcoming Job Interview Anxiety | Podcast Episode
Does the thought of speaking about yourself make your heart race and palms sweat? In this podcast episode, I speak to Emilie Aries, founder of BossedUp about how to develop public-speaking self-confidence. We talk about the power of visualization and why it’s so hard, the tendency to become self-focused when we are nervous, breathing techniques, and so much more.
Actionable Steps to Prepare You for Your Next Job Interview
Actionable Steps to Prepare You for Your Next Job Interview
Dozens of studies, including my own, have shown that anxious candidates fare worse in the job interview process. There are many reasons why job candidates tend to receive lower performance scores. But for now we will focus on one factor that seems to improve your rating of interview performance when you’re nervous: PREPARATION.
How to Feel Less Anxiety Before Presentations: Harvard Research Study
How to Feel Less Anxiety Before Presentations: Harvard Research Study
Research is beginning to show that we might have it all wrong - that if we want to help individuals who experience speech or performance anxiety, we shouldn’t be telling them to calm down.
Strategies to Help You Conquer Your Public Speaking Anxiety
Strategies to Help You Conquer Your Public Speaking Anxiety
Fear is a normal part of life, but it becomes problematic when your fear turns into avoidance and begins to run your life. For those with public-speaking anxiety, we look for any excuse to avoid speaking in front of others.