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The nerves aren’t the problem. This is
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Hi Reader Happy Friday, and a quick insight for you! One of my coaching clients recently asked me something. He had a meeting coming up with his CEO. I said, “That’s okay. It shows that you care.” Then I added: He found that simple idea surprisingly helpful. Because that’s how it is with public speaking too. Do you feel nervous? Or are there any butterflies? The goal isn’t to get rid of nerves. Let them come. Then do the thing anyway. You might be surprised at how much power is on the other side of that discomfort. As always, thanks for being awesome! Rama Here's a fun song for the Friday that I came across (ok credit goes to my wife for sharing this with me)! If you are in romantic relationship, the lyrics is even more fun. Enjoy!
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Hi Reader Ever heard of the law that quietly shapes the lives of the most respected, fulfilled, and wealthy people? It’s not hustle.It’s not networking.It’s not even raw talent. It’s value. (That's the subject line if you missed it. No open loops today!). There’s a gem from The Go-Giver (a book that I highly recommend. It's wonderfully written as a modern day parable) that reassured how I think about work and life: "Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you...
Hi Reader You’ve seen this, right? A speaker gets up — in a meeting room or on Zoom — and just starts. (I saw someone doing this and couldn't resist highlighting the problem and some simple ways to fix it. So you know where the inspiration for this newsletter came from!) No “hello,” no warm-up — just: “Alright, when you’re giving feedback, the first thing you need to do is…” Meanwhile, the audience is still shifting in their seats, wrapping up an email, or trying to figure out if this is...
Hi Reader You’ve seen this, right? A speaker gets up — in a meeting room or on Zoom — and just starts. (I saw someone doing this and couldn't resist highlighting the problem and some simple ways to fix it. So you know where the inspiration for this newsletter came from!) No “hello,” no warm-up — just: “Alright, when you’re giving feedback, the first thing you need to do is…” Meanwhile, the audience is still shifting in their seats, wrapping up an email, or trying to figure out if this is...