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Public Speaking Nerves Defuser

Defuse public-speaking nerves with box breath + restructure "everyone is judging".

12 min Intermediate

Goal

Convert adrenaline from "freeze" into "performance energy".

Steps

  1. 1
    1h before talk: 4 rounds box breath.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Heart rate drops 20bpm in 4 min.

Evidence base

School: Public Speaking Research

Founders: Susan Cain · Adam Galinsky (2012)

Cain — Quiet; Galinsky — Performance reappraisal.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Public Speaking Nerves Defuser" take?
This exercise takes about 12 minutes, practiced solo in a Somatic format.
When will I notice the effect of "Public Speaking Nerves Defuser"?
Heart rate drops 20bpm in 4 min. In the short term: Talk anxiety drops 50% after 5 talks.
Is "Public Speaking Nerves Defuser" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Public Speaking Research (Susan Cain, Adam Galinsky (2012)). Cain — Quiet; Galinsky — Performance reappraisal.
Is "Public Speaking Nerves Defuser" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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