Did you know even professional speakers feel nerves? The trick to calm nerves isn’t to get rid of them, but learn how to live with them. Feel the fear, and do it anyway.
As a speaker coach to Fortune 500 executives and TEDx speakers, Fia understands the gut-wrenching stress and pressure of high-performance—and the techniques to overcome them. Once you learn how to calm your nerves, you’ll be on the path to true leadership and mastery!
1. Breathe: Deep breathing helps calm your nerves and is a free anti-anxiety tool. Diaphragmatic breathing can turn your body into an apothecary of calm.
2. Visualize Success: Imagine yourself successfully delivering your presentation. This positive visualization can help reduce anxiety.
3. Replace Negative Thoughts: If you imagine others hearing your negative thoughts, replace them with positive ones to build confidence.
These tips are designed to help you manage nerves and improve your public speaking skills.