When fear takes the mic: How to reclaim your voice when Public Speaking Anxiety takes over
When fear takes the mic. How to reclaim your voice when Public Speaking Anxiety takes over We have all been there. You have prepared for weeks. Your slides are sharp, your data is flawless, and your message matters. But the moment you step up to the podium or un-mute your mic on an investor call,...Continue reading→
What happens in a Public Speaking Coaching Session
Most people imagine public speaking coaching as rehearsing speeches. But that’s not where transformation really happens. What a public speaking coaching session actually looks like When people think about public speaking coaching, they often expect performance training. But in reality, the first session is not about performing better. It’s about removing what blocks you from...Continue reading→
You don’t have Public Speaking Anxiety – You are afraid of being seen
You think you have public speaking anxiety. You don’t. What you actually have is a problem with being seen. And as long as you mislabel the problem, you will keep trying to fix the wrong thing. You’ll practice more. Prepare more. Control more. And still feel that familiar tension right before you speak: tight chest...Continue reading→
The boardroom deep dive: When your pitch feels like an ocean descent
When the room turns on you, or so it feels It starts before you say a single word. You stand up, the chair slides back a little too loudly. Every head lifts. The air feels heavier. Someone at the end of the table leans back and folds their arms. Nothing has happened. And yet your...Continue reading→
Pre-Presentation Anxiety. Why it hits before you even speak
Pre Presentation Anxiety: Why it hits you before you even speak In my previous article, I explained why fear of public speaking is not a confidence issue but a nervous system response. Pre-presentation anxiety is the same mechanism, only earlier and often more intense. The anxiety begins hours or even days before a presentation. You...Continue reading→
How to overcome Fear of Public Speaking
Fear of Public Speaking: Why your brain panics , and how to speak with confidence anyway If the thought of standing up and speaking in front of others makes your heart race, your mouth dry, and your mind go blank, you are not weak, broken, or “bad at speaking.” You are human. Fear of public...Continue reading→
Is it OK to read from notes, if I have Public Speaking Anxiety?
Is It Okay to Speak While Holding Notes? This is one of the most commonly asked questions and problems of novice speakers. Most of us have been taught to write essays and we have read many books, so when it comes to preparing for a speech, we are great at writing the speech. The Problem...Continue reading→
From fear to action: Turning negative feedback into growth
How Negative Feedback Shapes Our Actions and Mindset Why One Bad Experience Can Stop Us from Trying Again As with many things in life, we base our next action on a past response or experience. A single bad experience can stop us from trying again, simply because it made us afraid. Our interpretation of feedback...Continue reading→
We are separating and it is official. Poem
I wrote this piece originally as an article in view of what is happening in the Middle East, Palestine, and the world in general. I recently read it at my Toastmasters club and many people suggested that I should publish it as a poem. I hope that this will help us rethink before we start...Continue reading→
Why “agreeing to disagree” is holding you back
The problem with the Sandwich Feedback Method If you're a member of Toastmasters International, you've likely learned about the Sandwich Method for delivering feedback. It follows this structure: Start with a positive comment – Acknowledge something well done. Introduce the negative feedback – Highlight an area for improvement. End with another positive comment – Soften...
