Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques 69. Feeling Nervous? How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication
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Oct 11, 2022 
Join Kelly McGonigal, a Stanford GSB lecturer and best-selling author, as she dives into the upsides of anxiety in communication. She reveals how nervousness can signal your investment in the moment, transforming it into a communication asset. McGonigal shares strategies to channel stress into engagement, emphasizing curiosity, passion, and honesty. Discover how physical movement can enhance mood and connection while navigating communication with authenticity and trust. It’s a fresh take on embracing anxiety for better interactions!
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Embrace Anxiety
- Reframe anxiety as a sign of caring and presence, not a weakness.
- Embrace the physiological responses as energy to fuel your communication.
Communicate Clearly
- Use concrete details and avoid abstract language in communication.
- Focus on sparking the audience's thoughts and questions, not just presenting information.
Hidden Details
- Kelly McGonigal recounts a student hiding a specific detail in their research due to fear of criticism.
- This highlights the tendency to avoid potential points of challenge.
