Tag: Pressure

February 7, 2018

8 Ways to Manage Public Speaking Anxiety

Man speaking in front of crowd

For many, the idea of speaking in public is daunting. While a little nervous energy is healthy, excessive public speaking anxiety can be crippling. Being charismatic and engaging doesn’t necessarily come naturally, even to successful business people and world leaders. Whether it’s a keynote speech for hundreds of people or a simple team meeting, it takes a lot of effort to be a great speaker, starting with controlling your nerves.   Learn how to manage your nerves and boost your […]

October 16, 2015

How to Work Well Under Pressure

We reward Olympic athletes with gold medals for setting records. We value the person who is able to compete and win on their own terms. But athletes don’t win races on their own: these exceptional people train every day and work with coaches who teach them how to perform under pressure. Think of yourself as an athlete in your own life. When you’re entering a time of increased pressure you need to continue to train. You also need to share […]