How to Handle Nervousness Before a Big Conversation
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Apr 8, 2025
Feeling nervous before a big conversation is totally normal and even beneficial. This discussion shares three practical techniques to manage anxiety and boost confidence. Tips on expressing emotions openly and embracing vulnerability are highlighted. Transforming nerves into a strength can lead to more authentic and meaningful connections. Whether preparing for a pivotal talk or seeking to enhance everyday communication, these insights provide valuable tools for success.
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Expressing Feelings
Express your feelings openly in conversations, even nervousness or anxiety.
This helps control emotions, fosters understanding, and avoids misunderstandings.
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Using "I can tell"
Use the phrase "I can tell..." to express your feelings.
This gives you control over the conversation and encourages others to share their feelings too.
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The Nervous Lawyer
Jefferson shares a story about a lawyer who expresses his nervousness in court.
This makes him relatable and earns the jury's sympathy.
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From communication expert Jefferson Fisher, this book provides immediately actionable strategies and phrases to transform your life and relationships by improving your communication. Fisher, a trial lawyer and leading voice on real-world communication, offers a tried-and-true three-part communication system (Say it with control, Say it with confidence, Say it to connect) that can be applied to any situation. The book teaches how to assert yourself, set boundaries, frame conversations, and overcome conflict with connection, ensuring that your every word has a positive impact on your relationships.
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 calm, confident, and connected when it matters most. Whether you’ve got a big conversation coming up or just want to communicate with more ease, this one’s for you.
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