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Need Help Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety? Communications Expert Matt Abrahams Offers Tips to Find Your Confidence

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While there’s nothing inherently wrong with goal setting, it puts the attention on a future state rather than remaining in the present moment. To stay present-oriented, Abrahams suggests engaging in activities like walking around the building, listening to a playlist or contributing to conversations. For Abrahams, it’s tongue twisters.

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Liminal Space: Why This Period of Nothingness Is Critical to Being Present and Processing Your Thoughts

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We pull into the driveways or parking spots often having been inundated with a lot of noise—radio, podcasts, news—rarely do we use this time to prepare our minds, bodies and hearts to engage and be present when we sit down at our desks or arrive at a meeting or walk through the front door.” Keep moving, breathe deep.”

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Designer Michael Costello Aims to Empower Women Through Fashion

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My designs are all about celebrating women from all walks of life and making them feel confident and beautiful. It’s the perfect piece to dress up or down, and it always makes me feel confident and put together. One thing that is difficult for me but I enjoy is… taking care of myself by taking time off and being present.

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10 Ways to Finish Your Year Strong

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It takes confidence, passion, perseverance and focus to make the impossible possible. Be present. This article originally appeared in the November/December 2021 Issue of SUCCESS magazine. Identify your mission—what you’re passionate about—and focus hard on it. See what doors open. Imagine better. What makes you happy?

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A Day in the Life of Renée Marino, a Broadway Star-Turned-Master Communicator

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That way, you present yourself as a real person, not a bullet-point list. My confidence is thriving, first and foremost.” This article originally appeared in the March/April 2024 issue of SUCCESS magazine. Her current research focuses on the power of storytelling. After working together, he told her, “My business is thriving.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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She has also delivered presentations during NYC Advertising Week, the 4A’s StratFest, YouTube Black FanFest and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, solidifying her as a thought leader within the industry. She’s also been featured in Authority magazine, Pasadena magazine and Voyage LA. With the U.S.

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Impact Investor Evelyn Castle Finds Opportunity in Equity-Driven Ventures

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At eHA and EHA Clinics, she realized that infrastructure, security, human resources and corruption issues presented distinct challenges for all Nigerian entrepreneurs, but women faced an additional set of obstacles. This article originally appeared in the November/December 2022 issue of SUCCESS magazine. Photos by ©Babb Photo.

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