Mental Techniques for Anxiety Management
- Instead of feeling pressured to respond immediately, take a moment to gather thoughts before responding.
- Shift the focus to the value you bring in interactions and discussion, thereby enhancing your confidence.
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Communications expert, Matt Abrahams, author of the book Think Faster Talk Smarter, shares strategies to help us lower our stress and make what we say more concise, relevant, and memorable when we speak.
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