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Have you ever felt a weird twinge of restlessness inside your stomach when you think about the things that are on your to-do list? They could be completely mundane tasks like folding laundry or working on a… Read more: Mindfulness – The Beginner’s Guide - 5 Reasons Why People Fear Public Speaking
Dry mouth. Sweaty palms. Feeling like you’ll throw up any second. All because you need to speak in public. This reaction might sound strange, but for many, it is an all-too-common occurrence. Why do we get anxious… Read more: 5 Reasons Why People Fear Public Speaking - Thrive at Work with Mindfulness
Today, many corporations are adopting the idea of teaching and incorporating mindfulness in the workplace. Apple has a meditation room for its employees and provides yoga and meditation classes. Proctor and Gamble provide their employees with health… Read more: Thrive at Work with Mindfulness - Employee Engagement
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🙏 👏PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE 👏 🙏
Consciously praise yourself for each little victory in your public speaking journey. Whether it's nailing that intro, making a first attempt, mastering a new technique, or feeling a bit more confident, these small wins build powerful new habits.
Conscious celebration creates multiple positive habits (in one) and you learn a skill faster through enjoyment and forward momentum.
At first, it might feel forced or uncomfortable, but like any habit, it becomes second nature over time!
🌟 Want a few more reasons to celebrate yourself? Here's what else it can build! 🌟
Self-awareness, Confidence, and Charisma
Rephrasing Techniques
Heightened Social Skills
Increased Neuroplasticity
Boosted Creativity (Keep thinking outside the box)
Professional Trust and Integrity
Job Advancement and Growth
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🌱 “THROW THE CUP!” Silence your inner critic and listen to the voice of empowerment. Start focusing on your personal development and growth.
🌱 This simple process is pausing, listening, investing in yourself, and finding the right tools that resonate with you and help you achieve your goals.
🌱 Embrace challenges by first challenging how you communicate with yourself.
Acamindfulyou.com is the pioneer of mindful communication, hosting corporate and private workshops and 1:1 coaching.
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📣 Why You Should Use Sensory Detail in Your Next Presentation 📣
Sensory Detail engages your audience’s senses by describing sights, sounds, smells, tastes, or tactile experiences.
Why:
👉 Enhanced Engagement: Sensory details captivate your audience, making them more attentive and involved in your speech.
👉 Emotional Connection: Descriptions that evoke senses can trigger memories and emotions, creating a deeper connection with your audience.
👉 Improved Recall: People are more likely to remember your speech if it includes vivid, sensory-rich descriptions.
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🤖 Instead of sounding like a robot with data, be authentic and genuine. Start with a story! Starting with a compelling story engages your listeners, builds rapport, and can make your message truly unforgettable. Create a human emotional connection with your audience because we aren't IP servers talking to each other. 💻
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I once read that PowerPoint is a 'necessary evil,' but it's not essential! 🛑 Practical public speaking skills like gestures, analogies, pauses, voice inflections, and 3D objects can make your presentation more engaging than any PP could!
Wondering about all those crucial visuals and stats? 🤔 Hand out the data via email or a single-sheet after your talk. This way, your audience stays focused on your words, not the handout.
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👔 Make sure you invest more in your presentation and skills than your wardrobe.👗 The ACA team is always proud to sport our gear, but we know nothing feels better than an attitude of confidence and openness while speaking.
Is that how you feel about your presentation skills?
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💎Motivation for your #thirstythursday: Top reasons for learning the POWER of practicing the Pause. It sounds simple and even ridiculous (to some) that learning how to pause can change your life in ways you can't even comprehend, but if you have never practiced and experienced the effects of the Pause yet, how do you know? 💎
Rob recently traveled to #dubai, and we are excited to share student experiences in the weeks ahead!
Why Practice the Pause?
🚦Improve Relationships: Pausing helps you listen better and respond empathetically, strengthening your connections.
🚦Boost Emotional Intelligence: Pausing allows you to reflect on your emotions and reactions, leading to greater self-awareness and better decision-making.
🚦Reduce Stress: A brief pause can help you stay calm and collected, even in high-pressure situations.
🎯Contact acamindfulyou.com to learn how to pause intentionally and reap the benefits of a mindset you have never experienced!
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🚨 The Biggest Lies People Tell Themselves About Public Speaking Debunked 🚨
Think Speaking Fast Helps You Avoid Interruptions and Sound Informed? Pause, Read, and Discover How It's Hurting Your Communication Skills 😱
Slowing down and pausing enhances word choice, delivery, and mindfulness, leading to more effective communication. Here's how:
♦️Clarity and Precision: Slowing down lets you carefully select your words, ensuring your message is clear and precise.
♦️Enhanced Engagement: A slower pace gives your audience time to process and engage with your message, improving connection, comprehension, and impact.
♦️Reduced Anxiety: Speaking slower calms your nerves, giving you greater control over your delivery. Lower heart rate = less shakey body and voice! 💰💰💰
♦️Emotional Impact: A deliberate pace allows you to emphasize key points and convey emotions more effectively, adding depth and weight to your information
♦️Mindful Presence: When you speak slowly, you become more aware of your tone, body language, and audience reactions. Mindfulness allows you to control the room no matter what arises and is the key to effective speaking.
These are just a few benefits of slowing down, but try it for a week and notice a heightened calmness and how people respond to your powerful presence!
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🌟 Stop Fighting a Losing Battle 🌟
Surrendering is often misunderstood as giving up, but it's quite the opposite. It's not about losing but recognizing the power in acceptance. We open the door to transformation when we stop fighting against our circumstances and fully embrace them.
PAUSE. Listen to the battle in your mind! Listen to the conversations that consume your time and energy and foolishly prevent you from enjoying life.
Surrendering allows us to see things clearly and make thoughtful decisions. It's in this state of acceptance that actual change can happen. We gain the power to adapt, grow, and reshape our reality.
Embrace the unknown, allow surrendering to help you discover the courage to change, and let life take its course. Through this acceptance, we find the strength to transform our lives.
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🌟 The Power of Perspective: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World 🌎
The key to transforming your reality lies within your own mind. Seriously! Our thoughts are powerful—they shape how we perceive everything around us. If we can learn to shift our internal dialogue, we can create a more positive, fulfilling, and successful external world.
Alan explains the connection between our inner thoughts and our perception of the outside world. Discover how you can harness the power of positive thinking to change how you see things and improve your overall quality of life.
✨Takeaways:
🧠🎯 Mindset Matters: Understand the profound impact of your thoughts on your daily experiences.
⚖️🎖️Perception Shift: Learn techniques to shift your mindset for a better outlook.
🏳️🆓 Positive Influence: See how a positive internal dialogue can lead to personal and professional growth.
🎬 Watch the video to gain insights and practical tips on transforming your mindset and, in turn, your world.
acamindfulyou.com can show you how to shift perspectives and communicate with yourself and other mindfully; with confidence, authenticity and influence.
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🔹Your Eyes are the Windows to Connection 🔹
Connecting with your audience through eye contact is crucial for building trust and showing confidence. It transforms your speech from a monologue into a conversation, making your listeners feel valued and engaged.
Here’s how to master it: As you speak, make genuine eye contact with different individuals throughout the room. Instead of scanning the crowd, focus on one person and deliver a complete thought or sentence before moving on to the next.
This technique creates a more personal and impactful connection, helping each audience member feel like you are speaking directly to them.
Effective eye contact isn’t about staring or making anyone uncomfortable. It’s about finding a balance that communicates sincerity and confidence. Practice this skill to enhance your presence and leave a lasting impression.
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🌞 Here's a fun fact to brighten your day! Did you know that glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, affects up to 75% of us? So, if speaking in front of a crowd makes you want to hide under your desk, you're in good company!
Most people feel the same way. But here's the fun part: conquering this fear can supercharge your career, boosting your leadership mojo and confidence levels. Even the pros started with wobbly knees; they just learned to PAUSE, take a deep breath, and remind themselves — 'you've got this!' 🚀
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