The Ultraspeaking Podcast S2E3 Overcoming social anxiety | An interview with coach Alienor Hunter
Dec 20, 2022
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From Paralyzing Shyness To Coach In Months
- Alienor was too shy to even call the hairdresser or go into a grocery store due to small-talk anxiety.
- She transformed from that state to leading large coaching rooms within 11 months.
The 'Rule Book' Explains Small-Talk Fear
- Alienor couldn't speak to strangers because she lacked the 'rule book' for small interactions.
- Not knowing expected scripts made everyday exchanges feel risky and embarrassing.
Duvet Delay That Revealed The Problem
- Alienor delayed emailing to retrieve her duvet and slept cold for two weeks rather than send a simple message.
- She caught a cold but still avoided the email because of fear of being judged.