To manage anxiety before speaking, greet it, reframe it as a conversation, and stay present in the moment.

Anxiety is a natural part of being human, but learning to manage it can lead to greater effectiveness and success.

Uncertainty creates anxiety in humans, as it is inherently uncomfortable and can trigger fear responses, which is a built-in evolutionary trait. Our brains evolved to avoid uncertainty for survival, but in today's complex world, this instinct can become maladaptive. We need to learn to thrive in uncertainty instead.

We can control our focus and the meaning we assign to our experiences, which helps reduce anxiety and enhances our sense of control over our lives.

Re-framing the speaking situation as a conversation rather than a performance can reduce anxiety.

When faced with uncertainty, we can choose to respond with optimism and curiosity.

Ruminating on the inevitability of death can help reduce anxiety by putting life’s stresses into perspective.

To increase distress tolerance, we need to proactively engage in practices like yoga nidra, mindfulness, and physical exercise, which help us manage stress better.

The practice of breathwork can significantly impact heart rate variability and help manage anxiety, leading to a more coherent state of being.