4:40 on the 520

Stuck in traffic? Need to be wary of rear-ending the car in front?

Take this perfect time to practice your breathing exercises. This will calm your nerves, help you be more relaxed when you get to your destination, perhaps help you avoid a rush-hour collision, and develop your ability to be a great speaker!

One such exercise is to:

inhale for a count of 6
hold your breath for a count of 4
exhale for a count of 8
and then hold for a count of 4


Repeat this cycle for 3-5 minutes if possible.

Exhaling longer than inhaling is good - getting rid of the stale air at the bottom of your lungs gives you more fresh air when you inhale. Develop those abdominal muscles that will strengthen your voice when you need to communicate with a larger group.

For more breathing exercises, email me! connie@pivotalpresentations.com

And yes, give the car in front of you some space - at least 1.5 car lengths - and let someone else in.

Breathe.

As a speaker and speaking coach, and as an artist, I have learned to forage for ideas and stories, noticing what is floating in my environment as I go through my daily activities. Each person is a gift. Each situation becomes a story.

This blog is for you - to see what I see, hear what I hear and enjoy what life gives us to play with as speakers every single day!

What challenges do you face as a presenter and what practices do you use? Join me here and share your ideas and issues . . . .

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