One idea a week to help you teach and present with more clarity, confidence, and calm. No fluff. No scripts. Just practical tools that land.
Nervous energy is contagious. So is calm.
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I used to think I had to hide my nerves. I’d grip the lectern, speak a little too fast, smile a little too hard. The audience was kind. They nodded. They listened. But they felt my tension. Not because I said anything wrong - but because I carried it in my voice, my posture, my pacing. 💡 ONE IDEA WELLWe often talk about what to say on stage. But let’s talk about how you show up - because your audience is watching more than your slides. They’re watching you. And without realising it, they’re matching your energy. We’re wired for connection. Your audience doesn’t just listen with their ears. Their nervous systems are tuning into yours. This is thanks to mirror neurons—specialised brain cells that fire both when we do something and when we see someone else doing it. That means:
But when you’re grounded, present, and purposeful? Your audience gets to feel that, too. 🧰 LESS MESS, MORE MESSAGEWant your audience to feel calm, curious, and capable? Then model it. Because here’s the truth: Your audience takes their emotional cues from you. This isn’t just performance theory - it’s neuroscience. When you rush, they scramble. When you ground yourself, they relax. When you’re present, they feel it. Mirror neurons don’t just reflect what we do. They echo how we are. So what does that mean for you?
You're setting the tone. Because your energy leads the room - and when you hold your excitement lightly, calm becomes contagious. 🧭 ASK YOURSELF THISWhat signal am I sending—before I’ve even said a word? Hit reply and tell me. |
TEACHING ISN’T A SCRIPT. NEITHER IS THIS.
One idea a week to help you teach and present with more clarity, confidence, and calm. No fluff. No scripts. Just practical tools that land.
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