Four Ways to Stay Calm and Confident When You’re Put on the Spot to Speak

In this episode of the Quietly Visible podcast, Carol discussed strategies for managing anxiety and improving confidence when speaking in high-stakes situations. She explained how public speaking can trigger communication apprehension, particularly for introverts, and outlined four key techniques to address this: thorough preparation beforehand, practicing box breathing exercises to calm nerves, parking worrisome thoughts for later reflection rather than ruminating on them, and staying present in the moment. Carol shared a personal example from delivering her TEDx talk to illustrate how applying these techniques can help maintain composure and confidence during challenging presentations.Take the confidence, influence, and impact assessment at https://aboundingsolutions.com/taketheimpactassessment/🎵©️Julie Anne Smith