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You might feel completely confident chatting with colleagues, but freeze when you’re asked to present in a meeting. So why does confidence seem to disappear in some situations but not others? The answer often lies in our beliefs.
You’ve pushed yourself outside your comfort zone. So why doesn’t public speaking feel any easier? The answer isn’t always more experience. Sometimes the missing piece is how you interpret each event and the beliefs you’re reinforcing afterwards.
Public speaking is a common fear, but the data shows women experience it more often than men. From the fear of judgement to workplace experiences, there are wider factors that can shape how comfortable we feel speaking up.
Believing you can improve can change how you approach public speaking. A growth mindset helps you see nerves and setbacks as part of the learning process, rather than proof that you’re not good at speaking.
Have you ever experienced impost syndrome? I have. And I’ve worked with thousands of women who have told me they share these feelings. So what makes it so common for women to doubt their abilities and how might it be impacting your public speaking? What Is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter syndrome is a term coined in […]
Feeling nervous when you speak in public doesn’t mean you lack confidence. Nerves are common, and they can sometimes be useful. The key is changing how you think about them rather than expecting them to disappear completely.