Have you ever signed up to give a presentation, and in the days or weeks leading up to it, regretted ever putting yourself in that situation? If so, you're not alone! Many speakers experience intense feelings of anxiety, fear, worry, and stress for varying amounts of time before they take the stage. The good news: It doesn't have to be this way! My guest today is Crystal Farley, chief story teller and co-creator for two successful podcasts, PTSD: People, Trauma, and Stress Discussed: an unfiltered truth, as well as Making of HERstory. Crystal is a national speaker on the topic of women’s advocacy in the workplace, and as a Certified Stress Management Maven, is the founder of C Far: Beyond the Box, an organizational stress management consulting business working to create a better foundation of stress management for employees. Crystal is a combat veteran and former woman of technology, having worked for companies like Apple, IBM, and HPE.

What we cover on today's episode:

• How to manage feelings of anxiety, stress, and fear
• Tips for taking care of yourself when leading up to a big event (like a big presentation)
• Strategies for anxiety management
• Mistakes people make when trying to cope with difficult feelings
• What expectations have to do with taking away joy
• How to stop comparing yourself to others and have your own experience
• The value of being present before and during your speech and how to do this
• The roles rituals and accountability play in stress management

Find Crystal at https://www.cfarbeyondthebox.com/

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