Overcoming Nervousness When I Speak
I use a 1-2-3-punch combination of:
- inhale +
- square shoulders +
- smile
It’s important that the combo starts with inhaling. This combo acts as a re-set back to confidence.
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I use a 1-2-3-punch combination of:
It’s important that the combo starts with inhaling. This combo acts as a re-set back to confidence.
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