Pre-meeting Confidence Boost

Hi.

You've got a meeting coming up.

Maybe it's a difficult conversation,

A presentation or just back-to-back calls that have your nervous system feeling frazzled.

This is your 90-second reset to show up as your best,

Most censored self.

First,

Notice where you're holding tension.

Is it in your jaw,

Your shoulders,

Your stomach?

Just notice.

No need to fix anything yet.

Now three grounding breaths,

Each one deeper than the last.

The breath coming down into the belly and trying to keep your chest still.

Breathe all the way in and breathe out,

Feeling your feet on the floor.

Breathe all the way in into your belly and as you're breathing out,

Dropping your shoulders away from your ears.

Breathe in all the way and as you breathe out,

Softening your shoulders and your face.

Good.

Now I want you to remember you belong in this meeting.

You have valuable insights to contribute.

Your nervous system might be telling you this is dangerous but meetings aren't real life-or-death situations.

Place one hand on your heart,

Feel it beating steadily.

This is your reminder that you're safe,

You're prepared and you're exactly where you need to be.

Take one more conscious breath.

Set an intention for how you want to show up.

Maybe it's curious,

Maybe it's collaborative,

Maybe it's simply present.

You've got everything you need.

Your nervous system is regulated,

Your mind is clear.

Now go show them what you're made of.

You've got this.