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Why You Freeze in Meetings (and How to Always Know What to Say when speaking in public)

Ever been in a meeting or spoke in public and suddenly… your brain just stops? You know you should speak up, but your thoughts spin: “Do I sound smart? What if I miss something? Maybe I should stay quiet.”

For many professionals, it’s not nerves, it’s the lack of a clear frame. Without a simple plan, ideas scatter and confidence drops.

Learn how a small shift, mapping your message before you speak, can help you go from overthinking to owning the room, expressing yourself clearly, and making an impact every time.

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The Secret to Staying Calm When the Spotlight’s On You (especially when speaking in public)

Many leaders appear calm and capable on the surface, until it’s time to speak in front of others. That’s where Alex, a steady and conscientious manager, struggled most.

Leading projects came easily, but the moment he had to present or speak publicly, confidence wavered, and anxiety took over.

In this story, I share what was really happening beneath the surface, and how a few surprising shifts helped Alex move from overthinking and self-doubt to composure and clarity when it mattered most.

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Value Tagging: Unlocking the Psychology of Influence when public speaking

Have you ever felt like your emotions are running the show in meetings or presentations, even when you think you’re being logical?

That’s your brain’s value tagging at work, deciding what matters, often unconsciously, before you even realise it.

In this blog, I break down: How your brain tags logic vs emotion. Why the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon makes you notice certain things more than others. How mindful communication helps you show up with composure, clarity, and credibility

If you’ve ever wanted to stop letting old habits control your meetings and start making conscious, high-impact communication choices, this one’s for you.

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Meeting Anxiety And Why Your Mind Might Be Hijacking Your Confidence

Ever walked into a meeting fully prepared… only to feel like you’re losing the room the moment you start speaking?

Most people blame their slides or facts, but the real issue is often how you show up. Composure, clarity, and confidence matter far more than trying to impress.

By preparing not just your content but your state of mind for public speaking, anticipating pitfalls while focusing on the outcomes you want, you can connect with the room genuinely, speak with confidence, and build credibility with ease.

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Reclaiming Calm: How to Overcome the Mind-Melting Effects of Anxiety

Have you ever found yourself caught in an endless loop of thoughts, struggling to break free? It’s a familiar sensation for many of us—those moments when our minds race uncontrollably, leading us down the dark alley of overwhelm and anxiety.

I remember a time when I was 24 and stepping up in my career, preparing for an important interview. The night before, I lay in bed, replaying every possible scenario in my head, from forgetting my main points to fumbling over my words. As the minutes turned into hours, sleep eluded me, and my anxiety grew heavier. At that moment, I felt trapped in a cycle of overthinking, unable to see a way out. - Sound familiar?

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Deadline Panic Mode: How Self-Talk Shapes Our Identity and Saves the Day

Ever found yourself spiraling into panic as a deadline approaches? It's easy to let negative self-talk take over, imagining worst-case scenarios that haven't happened yet. This mindset hijacks your power, pulling you into a mental movie of failure. But here's the truth: you can take control.

By focusing on the present, rewriting your inner dialogue, and having grounding conversations, you shift from being a victim of pressure to a calm, capable leader. Mindful communication and self-awareness allow you to manage stress and shine under pressure.

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Unlocking Success: The Power of emotional intelligence

How do you guide your decisions and how do you know they are the right decisions? Emotional intelligence can help, it refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions as well as the emotions of others. It involves being aware of our emotions, expressing them appropriately, and effectively using emotional information to guide our thoughts and actions. Read on if you want to know more!

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