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Use Movement To Dispel Nervous Energy

When nervous before or during speaking, use movement as an outlet for autonomic arousal, such as pacing or discreetly bouncing your knee behind the podium.

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You know, I recommend if people are nervous that they actually have some outlet for that movement, as I talked about before. Pacing or even bouncing one's knee behind the podium, very effective at dispelling energy and getting one to relax.

huberman · How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence | Matt Abrahams · Nov 17, 2025 · 1:24:31 · open ↗
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