“I’m fine in normal conversation, but as soon as all eyes are on me, I just lose my confidence, and my words”If I had a dollar for every time a podcast listener said this to me!When we’re in a pressure situation - we need to win the pitch, present a dissenting opinion - when the stakes are high, it can be difficult to stay cool and calm, let alone speak clearly and confidently. In this episode of Speaking with Confidence I share my top tips for speaking clearly, and confidently under pressure.Listen in to hear:The mistake we tend to make in pressure situations, and the easy fixWhat you need to prioritise, message wise, when you’re feeling the heatHow to take the pressure down (hello John Farnham!) in those situationsSome simple tricks to manage your mindset when you’re feeling the pressureWhat to focus on in the conversation so you can be articulate, confident and impactOther Speaking with Confidence episodes mentioned:How To Pitch With Impact, ep 52The Long Game of Influence and the Importance of Micro Conversations, ep 65Speaking of pressure ;-)Want to practise your Elevator Pitch so that’s NOT such a pressure environment?Join me on Thursday 22 May, 12.30 AEST for my FREE SpeakEASY Practise Session, focussing entirely on Elevator Pitches. You’ll have the opportunity to practise yours and get some feedback in a space where there are NO consequences.Register here.

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