When pressure hits during a presentation or when public speaking , our instinct is often to escape it. We rush, over-explain and lose connection with the room.

But what if you didn't need to get rid of the discomfort?

What if you could become present with the unpleasant.

Those moments create space between what you feel and how you respond. And in that space, you get something incredibly valuable: choice.

Choose your words. Slow your pace. Reconnect with the room.

We like to think we're making conscious decisions throughout a conversation or when we are speaking in public, but I suspect many of us are simply watching well-rehearsed patterns unfold. Patterns we've been reinforcing for years without ever questioning whether they're still serving us.

That isn't necessarily a problem. In fact, many of those patterns are incredibly useful and make life easy.

The problem arises when an old pattern takes over before you've had the chance to decide whether it's still appropriate.

Why do intelligent professionals overexplain in meetings or lose their train of though when speaking in public?

It isn't usually a lack of confidence or communication skills.

Discover how attention shifts under pressure, why it changes the way you speak, and a simple mindset shift that leads to clearer, more confident communication.

Here’s something that is as present a topic in my day-to-day routine as a communications coach as is coffee or tea for breakfast, and I thought it worthwhile sharing since I am very certain that you’ve come across this problem before, and maybe haven’t quite found a fix for it.

If you’ve ever bumped heads with someone in a meeting or at a social event and wondered why the interaction felt off, it may have nothing to do with intent but rather...

Ever left a meeting wishing you’d spoken up? You had the idea, the insight, the valuable contribution… but somehow, the moment passed. The opportunity slipped by while you were busy in your head, and all you were left with was a tinge of regret.

Read on to know how to always take advantage of arising opportunities.

Do you suffer from overthinking or freezing up when the pressure’s on? You’re not alone, and most never learn this simple reset.

Want to stop stumbling and start owning those high-stakes moments?

Keep reading before your next big meeting rolls around.

Dealing with difficult conversations can be tricky but it is necessary to build productivity and healthy business culture. Mindful Communication allows for dealing with difficult conversations with more empathy.