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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Bringing yourself into the present moment can help reduce nervousness before speaking.

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Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

12/05/14

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

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

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

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

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Managing anxiety is essential for effective communication, as 85% of people report feeling nervous when speaking in public.

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Dr Rangan Chatterjee Cast

01/03/22

@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Using panoramic vision can help you remain calm in stressful environments, such as public speaking or face-to-face communication.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Greeting your anxiety and acknowledging it can help prevent it from spiraling out of control.

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

You can learn to be more present and engaged in your life by observing your thoughts and reactions.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Effective speaking in spontaneous situations is crucial for communication success.

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Steven Kotler

06/20/25

@ Big Think

Mindfulness practices, even for just 11 minutes a day, can significantly calm the nervous system and enhance the ability to enter flow.

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Dr. Ethan Kross

11/25/24

@ Andrew Huberman

When I experience chatter, I use a technique called mental time travel to ask myself how I will feel about a situation tomorrow or next week, which helps reduce the intensity of my worries.