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

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Why This Matters

Susie Ashfield's approach to caring less about others' opinions can help reduce anxiety and improve communication for professionals and conference speakers, fostering more authentic and confident interactions. This mindset shift is crucial in the tech industry where clear, confident communication can lead to better collaboration, innovation, and leadership. Embracing this philosophy can empower individuals to speak up, share ideas, and navigate high-pressure situations more effectively.

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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