Nix Nerves: Pro Tip 5
Hold the caffeine Talk about a practical and tactical solution to the public speaking jitters. Hold the caffeine. Coffee and colas serve to heighten your anxiety, causing you to become […]
Entries by Mandi Stanley
Nix Nerves: Pro Tip 4
Pinpoint the root cause of public speaking nerves What are you actually afraid of? That’s a great question to ask yourself. Are you afraid of going blank and forgetting what […]
Nix Nerves: Pro Tip 3
Meet and greet your audience Some of the most highly rated professional speakers I know and admire will stand at the convention room door one hour early awaiting the first […]
Nix Nerves: Pro Tip 2
Remind yourself it’s all about your audience Consider that when we are genuinely nervous, another contributing factor is—and let this sink in—that we’re too focused on ourselves and our own […]
Nix Nerves: Pro Tip 1
Memorize Your First and Final Statements This pro tip for nixing nerves is to memorize your first sentence. Absolutely know the first words coming out of your mouth. Practice your […]
Make-Your-Mark-March
While facilitating a four-day advanced communications program for an organization in Houston, Texas, a couple of weeks ago, I stayed at the fun and eclectic @cbaldwinhotel in the heart of […]
Travel Safety Tip Week 4: Cover it UP!
The response to our last few weeks of travel safety minutes has been eye-opening—and fun! Two readers surprised me with packages in the mail. The first was from Hall of […]
Sound Travel Safety Advice: Week 3
Throw this away immediately! We’ve spent the past few posts taking a safety minute concerning business and leisure travel. I’ve added a few tips of my own to the […]
Travel Safety Tips Week 2: Safety First, Fun Second
A couple of weeks ago I facilitated the Advanced Communications Program for DOWL in Tempe, Arizona. Each day Erin Karlin, the ACP coordinator, opened with a safety minute. I learned […]
The Underrated Safety Minute for Road Warriors
Do you ever take a safety minute? One of the most fascinating aspects of facilitating professional development sessions for various organizations is soaking in the safety minute. I don’t know […]
