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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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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

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

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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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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

See the speaking opportunity as an opportunity rather than a challenge or threat; this shift in perspective allows for more freedom to respond.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Conversational language helps to connect with the audience and makes the speaker feel more at ease.

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Joel Pearson

06/24/24

@ Rich Roll

We can reframe our relationship with uncertainty as something to surf rather than fear, and utilize techniques like breathing exercises and physical activity to manage anxiety.

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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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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

In spontaneous speaking situations, when you feel challenged, you tend to do the bare minimum to protect yourself, but viewing it as an opportunity encourages interaction.

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Chris Bumstead

07/11/23

@ Chris Williamson

Reframing my mindset allows me to feel better about stressful situations instead of letting them ruin my day.