My high-stakes moment may not be your high-stakes moment...

In spite of YEARS on the stage, I still get nervous before speaking gigs. Sometimes...even before a high-stakes phone call. And even though I've done a deep dive into "why" this happens for me, I still rely on the one thing anybody can do, anytime, anywhere to slow their mind/body stress response.

Opera Singers. Navy Seals. Surgeons. All do it.

Box Breathe. Even for a minute. To be present, focused, and engaged.

When it feels like flight or fight...take back the moment and do what you need to do to take care of yourself.

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