Let’s talk about nerves. I say this all the time—it is totally normal to feel nervous before a conversation. In fact, it's a good thing. It means you care. But what you do with that nervousness can completely change how the conversation goes.
In this episode, I’m sharing three techniques I use myself and teach often—especially when people ask me how to stay ... Show More
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ADHD Expert: Why You Feel Motivated But Can't Do Anything
If you’ve ever wondered why a simple conversation can feel so overwhelming with ADHD, this episode is for you. Dr. Sasha Hamdani joins me to explain what’s really happening inside the ADHD brain—and how it impacts emotions, rejection, relationships, and communication. We talk abo ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 22
When Someone Insults You, Ask Them This
The best communicators are not the ones with the fastest comeback. They are the ones who know which question to ask. In this episode, I break down how to ask better questions when someone is insulting, pushing against you, or trying to pull you into an argument. I will show you h ... Show More
23m 38s
Sep 18
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Entitled Ft. Dr. Becky
What if protecting your kids from struggle is actually making life harder for them later? Dr. Becky Kennedy joins me to talk about what it really takes to raise confident, resilient kids who can handle frustration, failure, boundaries, and hearing “no.” We get into when to help v ... Show More
1h 19m
May 2020
10. High-Stakes Communication: How to Manage Anxiety When Speaking in Front of Others
<p>Most people feel nervous in situations such as speaking in front of a class, pitching a big idea, or giving a toast, yet research-backed techniques can help manage both the symptoms and sources of our speaking jitters.</p><p>Matt Abrahams sits in the interviewee chair for this ... Show More
16m 59s
Jan 2021
How to interview with confidence
Feeling nervous about your upcoming interview is perfectly normal. In this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to increase your confidence and be mentally prepared. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or ... Show More
5m 58s
Apr 2025
The Real Reason You Freeze — And How to Break Through
You’re not weak — your nervous system is just overwhelmed.
In this deeply practical episode, Kwame Christian sits down with coach and educator Jay Fields to unpack why so many of us lose ourselves in high-stakes conversations. Whether it’s people-pleasing, freezing, or shrinking ... Show More
30m 30s