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
Jul 31
Dave Ramsey: "How To Actually Change Their Behavior"
The conversations you've been avoiding rarely get easier—they just get more expensive. In this episode, I sit down with Dave Ramsey to talk about what it really takes to tell the truth with kindness, navigate disagreement without making it personal, and have the conversations mos ... Show More
1h 24m
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