Yes, you read that right. Some individuals have such bad stage fright that they are resistant to coaching. This post is not meant as a prescriptive that everyone take “something” to calm their nerves. Most people, with presentation or media training, can overcome their anxieties. They are content experts, but not experts at presenting themselves.
Our most fundamental need is to feel safe, after our physical needs are satisfied. That’s why so many business people are fearful during a bad economy – afraid of losing their jobs and of facing a future with a constantly changing landscape. Change is inevitable. No one needs convincing that the days of working at
This is a true story about a large American company, the leader in its field. It happened long ago (during the Reagan presidency), but its lessons remain relevant. The CEO, known as a visionary who was shaking up his industry, accepted an invitation to speak to an industry organization. His topic was to be the
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