LeaderMetrix » Articles: Overcoming Fear

Overcoming Life’s Challenges

admin2 — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:00:30 +0000

One day a donkey fell into an old well. From a distance, the rancher heard the donkey crying out in hope of being rescued. Hearing the donkey in distress the rancher ran to the well. After examining the situation he …

Fear – Cognitive Behavior

admin — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:28:59 +0000

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?

CBT involves a number of techniques which focus on what we think and how we behave, because this influences how we feel.

For example, if we hear a fire alarm and think it’s just …

Techniques for Managing Public Speaking

admin — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:04:45 +0000

• Movement helps breathing! Plan and practice your movement. The
most logical times to move would be during the transitions of your
speech.
• Wait. Don’t begin until you are ready. Take a few minutes to look
over your note, …

Conquer public speaking fears

admin — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:42:48 +0000

Are you afraid to address a crowd? Do you get anxious over small talk in an elevator? You’re not alone.

“Talking in public is the No. 1 phobia in the world,” says Jonathan Berent, a licensed psychotherapist and co-author of …

Perfectionism Just Magnifies Fear of Public Speaking

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:55:13 +0000

The vast majority of people hate to speak in public, and when they do, their greatest fear is making a terrible mistake. Naturally, they work on trying to be perfect. But Seymour Segnit, Founder and President of CTRN (http://ChangeThatsRightNow.com), argues …

Conquering Podium Paralysis

admin — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:22:06 +0000

Feel anxious or even panicky when you get up to face an audience? Or do you sense that your presentation lacks the pizzazz that would help drive your point home? You’re far from alone, and it’s no reflection on your …

When Your Fear Becomes A Deterrent In Public Speaking

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:20:35 +0000

For some people, just the thought of public speaking is enough to make them nauseous. If your fear is keeping you from getting a raise or a promotion because of your refusal to stand at the lectern, then congratulations, your …

Nervous In Public Speaking? 5 Things You Should Never Do!

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:18:48 +0000

How many courses have you taken in public speaking that teach you to stare at an object on the wall to calm your fears? Perhaps, you have read articles or books on the subject and were advised to find someone …

The Critical Moments Just Before You Speak: Conquering the Jitters

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:13:08 +0000

You’re waiting your turn to make a speech, when suddenly you realize that your stomach is doing strange things and your mind is rapidly going blank. How do you handle this critical time period?

People ask me this question in …

Build Emotional Connection Through Eye Contact

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:55:44 +0000

Eye contact is an important way to emotionally connect with your audience of any size. Here are some ideas to help you:

1. Generally speaking, the longer the eye contact between two people, the greater the intimacy is developed. In …