Now I tell you where you can do the two things I tell all my clients:

“Step outside your comfort zone” and “Seek out other opportunities to practice speaking.”

Michelle tries to calm her mind so she can present better, but it never seems to work. The question Michelle needs to ask herself is: “Can I calm my body?”

Part of presenting is being fully prepared. This means beyond your speech and Power Point slides. Do a little research on your audience - and your room - before you present.

Do you see public speaking as a foreboding peak you can barely get over? Or something you can give some space to and maybe even enjoy?

“How do I stop saying ‘um’?” I get this question all the time. Good news: Start with some self-awareness. That’s half the battle!

When clients come to me with issues of nerves or anxiety around public speaking, I tell them, “I’m like a therapist for public speaking.”  This gets some raised eyebrows. But stick with me.