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Nervous networker or conference presenter? Just care less, says voice coach Susie Ashfield

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Why This Matters

Susie Ashfield's approach encourages professionals to care less about external judgments to improve communication and reduce anxiety during public speaking or networking. This mindset can help individuals speak more confidently and authentically, ultimately benefiting their careers and personal growth. Embracing this philosophy can lead to more genuine interactions and less self-imposed pressure in high-stakes situations.

Key Takeaways

Holly Newson 00:00

Welcome to Working Scientist, a Nature Careers podcast. I’m Holly Newson, and in this series, you ’ll hear from authors who can help you in your career.

In this episode, I’m joined by Susie Ashfield, a speech and communication coach, and the author of Just F**king Say It, a book that helps you use your voice in the best possible way, whether that be for public speaking, a networking event, or asking for a pay rise.

So Susie, thank you for joining me. (Thank you for having me).

So, to kick off with...

This book, you have almost a mantra right at the start. To care less.

And when it comes to communication, and, you know, interacting with other people, I feel like that’s against most of our instincts.

We all care so much.

So why is that your approach?

Susie Ashfield 00:46

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