How to be confident (even if you’re not) | Montana von Fliss | TEDxBellevueWomen

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You can sound confident onstage even when you do not feel confident inside.
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A purpose-based silent sentence can override anxiety while shaking or sweating continue.
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You cannot erase nervousness and perfectionism pathways. Build a more useful pathway and choose it repeatedly.
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Confident energy and composure make audiences feel safer by reducing their need to monitor your nervousness.
@psychology· Personal Effectiveness
Replace “I must be perfect” with a rehearsed silent sentence about helping your audience.
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Define your desired outcome, write a supportive silent sentence into your script, and rehearse it under pressure.
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Your inner speech gives instructions all day, so replace threatening messages with directions toward the outcome you want.
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Replace rushing with pauses at transitions and before emphasis, and cut verbal fillers that reveal nervousness.
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Video yourself before presenting to inspect volume, pauses, posture, eye contact, and whether your delivery feels authentic.
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Sit like a superhero: upright, open, smiling, and making stronger eye contact so confidence becomes visible.

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