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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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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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The One Thing Everyone Notices Before You Even Speak

So often, we focus on what we say when we speak in public, in meetings or presentations but rarely on how we show up.

Your pace, posture, tone, and energy send powerful nonverbal messages before a single word is spoken.

Taking a moment to check in with yourself, breathe, and reconnect can transform your presence and your impact. Remember: your presence is your message.

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Why Being “Bossy” Backfires - And How to Lead With Influence Instead

Ever notice how no one likes being bossed around? Whether it’s at work, home, or anywhere in between, being told what to do usually sparks resistance or shuts things down.

But what if there was a better way to get your point across—one that actually connects, motivates, and gets people on board?

In my latest blog, I share how mindful communication helps you do just that: speak with calm, clarity, and confidence without sounding “bossy.”

If you want to lead better meetings, handle tricky conversations without stress, or just be heard without the anxiety, this one’s for you.

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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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Speaking Up When It’s Hard: A Guide for Conscientious Professionals

Have you ever been in a situation where you were asked a question—maybe in a professional setting—where you knew you knew the answer? But in that urgent moment, with the pressure mounting from those around you, your thoughts scattered. You couldn't collect yourself, and instead of delivering a confident answer, you stuttered out something incoherent. The people you wanted to impress now potentially have an opinion of you that doesn’t represent who you truly are. Does that sound familiar?

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