Why the Fear Of Public Speaking Increases the Higher Up the Corporate Ladder You Go
The fear of public speaking increases as you climb the corporate ladder. Here’s why: Higher Stakes: Speaking to boards or investors means mistakes have bigger financial and reputational consequences.Pressure & Impostor Syndrome: Leaders are expected to be experts, which can create a fear of being “exposed” as a fraud.Greater Scrutiny: Senior leaders are more visible, […]
Advice from the Beatles
The Beatles’ song titles offer simple advice for negative emotions: Sad? Sing, focus on self-compassion, and connect with others. Hurt? Lean on your friends for support. Angry? Visualize water to wash the anger away. Stressed? Breathe, remember things are temporary, and just “Let It Be.” I came across this “Advice from the Beatles” Lexicon depicting […]