In this episode, I welcome Ges Ray, an inspiring public speaking trainer, who shares a practical technique to improve your work presentations, sales conversations, and pitches—deep breathing. Ges passionately walks us through the importance of breathing in alleviating stress, boosting confidence, and enhancing audience perception. Discover how to transform from chaos to calm with simple breathing exercises that can be practiced anywhere, even moments before you speak. Ges also touches on the broader implications of controlled breathing, including its impact on voice depth and resonance. Join us to learn a valuable skill to bring joy to your professional life.

01:01 The Dread of Public Speaking

02:35 Understanding the Importance of Breathing

05:35 Practical Deep Breathing Exercise

08:36 Applying Deep Breathing in Real Situations

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Connect with Ges Ray on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gesray/

Ges Ray - Learn more about his speak performance training :

https://speakperformance.online/

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