Do you lose sleep before having difficult discussions with your employees? Visit https://LauraBresee.com/coaching to get help

Leaders have enough to manage, but having difficult conversations with your employees often creates a ton of anxiety. In this video, Laura shares a step-by-step process, using a common workplace scenario, to build your confidence in having a difficult discussion with an employee.

This video is for managers and executives who need help navigating the stress that comes before addressing sensitive topics with team members. If you struggle with the anticipation of a tough talk, this approach provides a structured way to handle the situation with professionalism and composure.

By mastering your opening, you can steer difficult discussions toward productive outcomes rather than defensive reactions. This method is essential for anyone in a leadership role who wants to build trust while maintaining accountability.

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Resolve negative beliefs and feelings about yourself as a speaker. Learn how to manage your stress response and master public speaking confidence for your career. Visit https://laurabresee.com

Executive Speech Coach Laura Bresee shares the exact framework she uses to help professionals overcome speaking fear. By analyzing the relationship between your beliefs, feelings, and core skills, you can effectively navigate high-pressure situations. This session breaks down the psychology behind why we feel nervous and how to gain control.

Using a whiteboard to map out the stress response, Laura illustrates how to shifting your mindset during critical moments will lessen your stress response. Whether you are preparing for a presentation or a meeting, these insights will help you communicate with greater authority. This approach is designed for professionals looking to improve their speaking skills and secure long-term career advancement.

Subscribe for weekly professional communication breakdowns, and tell me in the comments which speaking challenge you want me to cover next.

00:00 Why You Still Fear Public Speaking
00:39 Introduction
01:12 The Truth About Speaking Anxiety
02:03 Beliefs, Feelings, and Skills Explained
03:00 How Self-Doubt Fuels Speaking Fear
04:13 Managing Emotional Stress Before Speaking
05:24 Why Public Speaking Skills Aren't Enough
06:44 Why Confidence Hacks Don't Work
07:41 Fix the Root Cause of Speaking Fear
08:38 How to Build Lasting Speaking Confidence
09:36 Conclusion
10:10 Subscribe for More Speaking Tips

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Master presentation tips for ADHD and autistic speakers to keep your focus sharp. Learn more at https://LauraBresee.com/Coaching

Speakers with ADHD or autism often face unique challenges, specifically when it comes to maintaining focus during a presentation. Executive Speech Coach Laura Bresee shares frequently used strategies for managing these difficulties in neurodivergent individuals. This video focuses on the foundational step of creating a solid presentation plan, which serves as your roadmap for staying on track.

Beyond just organizing your thoughts, Laura explains why planning a fun speaking event is a critical component of successful delivery. By implementing these tips, you can reduce anxiety and ensure your message lands clearly with your audience. Whether you are preparing for a business meeting or a public talk, these presentation tips for neurodivergent professionals will help you present with more confidence.

Subscribe for weekly public speaking breakdowns, and comment below with your biggest challenge when presenting.

00:00 ADHD & Autism Presentation Tips
00:29 Build a Presentation Event Plan
01:30 Use Time Blocks to Stay Focused
02:34 Control Questions with Planned Q&A
04:03 Handouts That Keep You on Track
05:38 Vocal Warm-Ups for Speaking Confidence
06:16 Like, Subscribe & More Speaking Tips

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Are you ready to improve your public speaking skills? Visit LauraBresee.com/Coaching to learn more.

I am Laura Bresee, an Executive Coach with 20 years of experience helping professionals get promoted. This channel is designed for anyone who wants to overcome speaking anxiety and speak with confidence. Whether you are preparing for a high-stakes presentation or simply looking to communicate more effectively in 1:1, my mission is to provide you with the tools to speak with confidence and clarity.

My background at Memphis Speech Solutions focuses on practical, actionable strategies for professional communication that I developed as a person who manages a debilitating childhood stutter that persisted into adulthood. Over the coming months, I will share the exact methods I used to become a calm, composed, and confident speaker. I use the same methods that I teach my clients to help them advance their careers through effective speaking.

If you struggle with nerves or want to refine your message, this is the place to start. Subscribe for weekly public speaking anxiety management insights, and let me know in the comments: What is the biggest challenge you face when speaking in front of others?

00:00 Welcome & A New Direction for the Channel
00:46 Why Is Public Speaking Still the #1 Fear?
01:36 My Personal Story: Growing Up with a Severe Stutter
03:19 Living with Anxiety, Insecurity & Speaking Fear
04:25 From Silent Student to Speech Therapy Major
06:08 How I Discovered the Science of Speaking Confidence
07:23 The Businessmen Who Changed My Career
09:10 Why Confidence Isn't One-Size-Fits-All
11:03 What You'll Learn on This Channel Going Forward
12:10 You're Not Alone—You Can Build Speaking Confidence
12:50 Thanks for Watching & Subscribe

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Elevate your leadership performance. Visit https://laurabresee.com/coaching/

In this executive breathwork live-recorded session at the Town of Collierville, TN, you'll experience a simple yet highly effective breathing technique designed to help leaders reduce stress, improve mental clarity, regulate emotions, and make better decisions under pressure. Whether you're a CEO, executive, entrepreneur, manager, or aspiring leader, this guided breathwork practice can help you stay calm, focused, and resilient during high-stakes moments.

Breathwork has become a powerful performance tool used by top executives, elite athletes, and high-performing professionals to increase productivity, sharpen focus, and enhance emotional intelligence.

In this video, you'll learn how to:

Reduce workplace stress and anxiety
Improve executive presence and confidence
Increase mental clarity and focus
Enhance emotional regulation
Build resilience under pressure
Improve leadership performance
Support work-life balance and overall well-being

This practice is recommended for daily use, so you are ready and confidently composed in conducting important meetings, presentations, negotiations, interviews, or any situation where peak performance matters.

If you're committed to becoming a calmer, stronger, and more effective leader, subscribe for more evidence-based strategies on leadership, mindfulness, executive wellness, stress management, emotional intelligence, nervous system regulation, and peak performance.

00:00 Introduction
00:12 Breath Work Practice Begins
00:40 Relaxing the Body and Releasing Jaw Tension
01:12 Understanding Belly Breathing
01:58 Activating the Parasympathetic Nervous System
02:35 How to Practice the Active Exhale
03:16 Guided Belly Breathing Exercise
04:02 How Proper Breathing Feels
04:33 Belly Breathing vs. Chest Breathing
05:03 Daily Breathing Practice for Confident Speaking
05:30 "Breathe So You Can Think So You Can Speak"
05:50 Closing Relaxation and Thank You

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Difficult discussions are handled at the moment conflict arises. Unfortunately, you may be unprepared to have a tough conversation at work, with family, in relationships, or with friends. Avoiding and postponing the difficult conversation causes you to lose sleep for days, weeks, months, or years. You'll learn tips for building valuable relationships, managing your emotions, communicating assertively, and approaching challenging discussions with greater confidence.

Whether you're preparing to address conflict with a coworker, set healthy boundaries, or navigate a personal disagreement, these communication skills can help you have more productive and respectful conversations.

In this video, you'll learn:

Stop losing sleep over difficult conversations
Recognize a valuable relationship that is worth saving
How to reduce the time span between conflict and resolution
Ways to manage expectations before a tough discussion
Active listening techniques
How to resolve conflict in the moment, respectfully
Strategies for setting boundaries
Common mistakes to avoid in challenging conversations

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Are you unsure how to write a Winning 3MT? In this video, Laura shares a 3MT script writing roadmap, including all components necessary to showcase your incredible science.

Resource Links
Sample Winning 3MT - https://youtu.be/PczCM3GwB4Q?si=7nlPzVFuYd9cHDvr
Animate Your Science - https://www.animateyour.science/post/how-to-write-a-winning-3mt-script

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Be Memorable for the Right Reasons. Speaking within your time limit demonstrates leadership skills of time management, respect, and acknowledgment of others.

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Forgetting what you planned to share in a speech or an important message can be devastating to your credibility as a subject matter expert. In this video, Laura shares several tips on how to get back on track when you experience forgetfulness.

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