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 […]
Fears/Phobias and Anxiety
TL;DRPhobias and anxiety are both fear responses, phobias are usually more specific and intense, while anxiety is often broader and milder but can escalate into panic. Both are driven by “what if” thinking and can trigger fight/flight symptoms (e.g., dizziness, nausea, sweating, racing heart, shaking, breathlessness). The most common coping strategy is avoidance, which can […]