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Stop Trying to Calm Down Before Speaking in Public

Come celebrate being nervous on Podium Day

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Rick Lewis
Oct 17, 2023
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You’re Not a Zen Monk

Today I’m going to share with you why feeling nervous before speaking is actually a good thing, and how you can embrace that feeling instead of fighting it. You do not need to exhibit the calm detachment of a Zen monk to speak well in public. 

Feeling all fluttery before speaking is a sign that you care about the quality of your conn…

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