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What the iPad Can Teach About Behavior Change
I like to use the phrase “mental models” to describe the ways we view the world. It’s a neat term, because it gives a sense of solidity to mental activity, which is, perhaps, the opposite of solid. It’s hard to … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Models
Tagged changing behavior, mental models, product design, public speaking
Overcoming Shyness
You walk into a room. The room is filled with strangers. They are all talking to each other. Depending on your perspective, this could be the beginning of a great night or of a panic attack. For a shy person, … Continue reading
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Tagged building confidence, developing confidence, overcoming shyness, public speaking, shy, social anxiety
Stage Presence: It’s in the Body
Stage presence can be a mysterious term. We often hear that someone has an “amazing presence.” But what does that actually mean? It’s not necessarily being flashy. I’ve been to enough open mics to know that the guy jumping around … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, coaching, performance coaching, public speaking, stage presence
The Pursuit of Happiness: Stop It
I wrote yesterday about the concept of mental models. Here’s a talk that does a great job explaining how our mental models affect us: I love this talk because it dives right into challenging fundamental assumptions. That’s where the real … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Models
Tagged coaching, happiness, public speaking, srikumar rao
The Ugly Non-Truth of the Mental Model
Like all relationships, the relationship we have with performing can change and grow. It’s not fixed. The “oh my God, I’ve got to get up and speak tomorrow” anxiety isn’t a fixed way of being, even if it feels like … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Models
Tagged coaching, mental models, performance anxiety, public speaking