We all have to give talks - whether it’s a big conference talk in front of hundreds of people or quick meeting presentations. And even though we only spend a small fraction of our time speaking in front of others, our talks are one of the main ways people we don’t directly work with can get to know us. Talks are also one of our fastest ways to communicate the amazing things we do - and can be the most engaging way to get others’ attention!

So why shouldn’t we treat talks like any other performance or competitive activity? We can use the same tricks as competitive athletes to make our talks and our work stand out! This episode is the first of two parts - part two dives into how to get past the nerves when speaking.

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More about the reticular activating system: Kosslyn, S. M., Ganis, G., & Thompson, W. L. (2001). Neural foundations of imagery. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 2(9), 635-642

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