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by Kadima Careers on Jan 2, 2025 9:39:32 AM
Tired of letting nerves sabotage your career opportunities?
In this episode, communication coach Nausheen Chen reveals her journey from being a brand manager to becoming an expert public speaking coach, sharing how she went from "faking" confidence to truly embodying it. Alan and Nausheen dive deep into the two biggest blockers to effective communication - nerves and delivery - while offering practical strategies to overcome them.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✅Reframe Nerves as Excitement: The body produces identical physiological responses to both anxiety and excitement. By consciously relabeling nervous feelings as excitement and focusing on audience value, speakers can transform their mindset and performance.
✅ The Magic Trifecta of Delivery: Strong speakers master three key elements: voice modulation, energy level, and body language. Content expertise alone isn't enough - successful communication requires intentional practice of all three components.
✅ Warm-Up is Critical: Most people hit the stage "cold" and take several minutes to find their rhythm. Spending just 5 minutes on physical, vocal, or expression warm-ups before speaking can dramatically improve confidence and delivery.
✅ Career Identity Warning: Don't define yourself solely by your current role or job title. Being too attached to one professional identity can prevent you from exploring new directions and limit your growth opportunities.
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