Mastering Nervousness at Work
Science-based insights and actionable steps to control your nerves
Feeling Nervous? Don't Worry!
- Nervousness is common in various work situations
- Starting a new job or meeting a new boss
- Facing an important meeting or presenting to a big-name client
- Believing that others can see your nerves is an illusion
The Illusion of Transparency
- The tendency to believe others can see our internal states
- Nervous speakers overestimate the visibility of their nerves
- Study shows participants rated themselves as more nervous than perceived by the audience
- Your internal feeling may be obvious to you, but not to others
People Are Terrible Mind Readers
- Most people are bad at gauging someone else's nervousness or confidence
- Judges in a study couldn't accurately differentiate truthfulness based on speaker's nerves
- Participants included college students, police officers, psychiatrists, and judges
- It's easier to hide your thoughts and feelings than you think
Action Steps to Overcome Nervousness
- Remember, your nervousness is less noticeable than you think
- Few people pay close attention to your internal states
- Practice the first few sentences or statements to ensure confidence
- Rehearse until the right words come naturally
- Keep your hands empty or hold onto something solid to avoid visible nervous fidgeting
Future Insights and Methodology
- Continued learning for effective audience presentations and meeting contributions
- Expect more insights and methods in future videos
- Continuous improvement and skill development
- Building confidence and success in professional settings