B2
Managing Nerves
ការគ្រប់គ្រងភាពភ័យខ្លាច
🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:
Understand the signs of nervousness and learn specific techniques to project calm authority.
💬 Scenario: The Introduction
❌ Nervous Speaker
"Um... so... I-I'm here today to talk about... sorry... can everyone hear me? Uh... let's just start."
(Fast pace, filler words, apologetic tone.)
✅ Confident Speaker
"[Pause and Smile]. Good morning, everyone. Today, I want to share a solution that will change how we work."
(Slow pace, clear voice, no apology.)
The 3-Step Confidence Routine
Do this 1 minute before you speak.
1. Box Breathing ដកដង្ហើមវែងៗ
Inhale (4s) - Hold (4s) - Exhale (4s).
Breathe
[Image of diaphragm breathing diagram]
2. Power Pose ឥរិយាបថរឹងមាំ
Stand tall. Feet shoulder-width apart. Hands open (not crossed). Taking up space reduces cortisol (stress hormone).
3. The "Reset Phrase" ឃ្លាចាប់ផ្តើម
If you make a mistake, don't say "Sorry." Pause, breathe, and use a reset phrase:
"Let me rephrase that..."
"What I mean to say is..."
"Let me rephrase that..."
"What I mean to say is..."
What should you do?
Situation: You forget what you were going to say next.
A. Say "Umm... ahh... sorry, I forgot." and look at the floor.
B. Pause confidently, take a sip of water, and check your notes.
C. Talk faster to cover up the silence.
Situation: Your hands are shaking.
A. Hold a heavy object (like a clicker or marker) or rest them lightly on the podium to stabilize.
B. Put your hands in your pockets.
C. Cross your arms tightly.