My speech patterns / tone change drastically depending on audience or meeting setting. How do I fix this?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Same

That’s the nervousness. Before speaking, try breathing in and out slowly. That way you relax yourself. Try practicing in the mirror.

Same

Related Posts

A friend literally asked me if I could help her with her divorce. I was like, I'm a tax lawyer who bills 2700 hours, so, no, not even emotionally

likefunny

As a first time PM at a company with no PM structure, I’m finding it difficult to learn good practices and bring myself to “the next level”. Has anyone here had a similar self taught start that made the break through to become a solid senior PM? Anything will help, books, etc.

like

Hi everyone, I have an interview for a product manager role at a health tech start-up. Any ideas what some interview questions might look like?

like

I'm being asked to be involved in product pricing for the first time, and lack any knowledge or experience in that area. Any suggestions on courses or books or websites? I'm considering the Pragmatic Marketing pricing course, so would be interested to hear from anyone who has taken it.

like

What does everyone think about workers comp defense? I just started at my new firm and seems ok but wondering whether I should make a career out of it. And would I be pigeonholed away from other areas of insurance defense?

like

Hi everyone- Trying to get a RT-PCR scheduled in Delhi for traveling back to US. Any suggestions on where to the get test done in Delhi to get report within 24 hours?

like

Sales and Trading vs PE? What is comp, WLB and career trajectory like. Doing my MBA now and likely going into consulting, but not sure. Might plan to exit to PE but if S&T offers decent hours and similar pay, may just skip the whole consulting to PE business.

like

Have my first final round interview! I've already interviewed with the lead of the group, this is another interview with her + the person directly under her.

Trying to level set expectations...are final round interviews more of a gut check to see if you're the right person for the position? Just trying to understand what % of final rounds are successful lol.

Pre IPO large tech company.

like

I wish I had more faith in myself.

likefunny

Hi Fishes, need your guidance. I am having below offers. Please help me to decide.

Publicis Sapient - 16LPA + PWFH
Valuelabs - 18LPA + PWFH

I want to know in terms of Brand value, WLB, career growth, learning opportunity & job security.

*Also is it safe to join service based company with such a high package in respect to my YOE?

My Info:
YOE - 2.3Yrs
CCTC - 7.25LPA
Techstack - Frontend Development (React) College - Tier-3

likeuplifting

Why doesn't my wife get that it's just me and the great dane now. She making this awkward wanting some room in the bed.

funnylike

Which designer handbag (less than $2k) is actually worth the cash - due to factors such as the quality of the material, craftsmanship, etc?

like

My bank makes you fill out a form if you want to work in the office for each individual day. It’s largely empty from what I hear. What are the risks if I were to go in and “borrow” an office chair for my new apt? How about a monitor?

funnylike

Hi!!! how do you all suggest getting the books? amazon? pdf’s? kindle?

like

What is the firm doing about retention/turnover? Any discussion about improving benefits? 401k match? Pto?

like

Dear Amazonian,

I am L4 Manager in Non-tech role. Curious to know how is the appraisal at Amazon for Nontech roles, what's the maximum and minimum appraisal percentage in general.

Thanks in Advance

like

What do you think the conversations are like for institutions/countries? Will they ever panic sell?

like

Looking to play Jackson Park tomorrow. If anyone is down to join

Anyone here into ice climbing and/or backcountry skiing? Looking for new partners this season. Have a car and happy to drive!

Hello my lovely IBM colleagues 👋🏻👋🏻

What is the process of getting the shift allowance??

Do we just need to clock in our hours in Workday and Time@IBM?

Or is there any other step to be completed?

like

Additional Posts in Depression/Anxiety Talk

What’s the thought that keeps you from giving up?

like

Ordered a shroom grow kit and two kinds of spores. I've never taken them and always wanted to. Let's see if they do anything to rewire the brain like some people say!

like

What would you do if you didn’t need money? I have a fair amount coming one day and don’t actually need to work to live a good life (middle / upper-middle class). I work because of this vague notion of “ambition” and because everyone I grew up around is highly competitive and hard driving. I just feel unhappy so often and am wondering what this is all leading to. Scared I’m wasting my life being unhappy / in turmoil cause it’s what my culture wants me to do.

like

Maybe I’m not 👌 I have an extremely empty feeling idk if I’m just feeling anxious need back on lexapro . If work is starting to get to me - demands of it. I have no idea if depression is coming back. I’ll have moments where I’m happy and feeling good. I have a lot of moments where I feel like a total failure. Maybe it’s time to try therapy again

like

Well, my turn to feel like crap. Silently crying in the back of the Uber taking me home, where more hours of work await. Yeaaaah. That kind of day

like

I was trying to figure out what my personality trait was a few days ago. It’s depression, my personality trait aside from work is depression

like

Why do bad things always happen to good people

like

How does someone like Elon Musk can go on to do so much while I can barely get out of my bed, keep my job and have the will to live?

like

Anyone in the Pittsburgh area? Want to try microdosing psilocybin but don’t know where to find any fun-guys and would appreciate help

like

How do I breakup with my therapist? I’ve yet to find a new one but I don’t feel like I gain anything from these appointments and I dread going and paying for the sessions

This is super weird but I feel like I can’t relate easily to people. Hear me out - I moved and lived in different continents, countries every 5 years or so until now… I feel like I’m an outlier and my life is super different from anyone else’s. I have some friends I’ve met at each stage of my life, but it’s been temporary. I feel like I’m always going in a different direction than others. It makes it difficult to have a stable life and close friends..

like

Do you think it’s possible for depression to just ‘go away’? All the triggers are still there but the depression isn’t?

like

I see a lot of people who have crippling anxiety here work out to feel better. My crippling anxiety kind of paralysis my legs (or at least feels like it to the point that I can’t even walk). Does anyone have similar symptoms and solution for it?
I am in therapy right now but just wanted to hear from someone who is also going through it

Girlfriend has very obvious high functioning anxiety and body image issues that she admits but thinks she doesn’t need therapy or medication and that reading self-help books will help her. It’s not changing in the last several years and it’s impacting our relationship. Anyone have experience with their SO dealing with untreated anxiety? I know I can’t control her but would like to express my feelings without sending her into a spiral. For context, I’ve been in therapy for 12 months and medicated

like

For those who are experiencing depression and those who aren’t: what gets you up in the morning?

like

Abused and isolated as a kid. I have terrible memory. Like I don’t really remember the past few months except in broad strokes and memories of my childhood are more non existent than existent. I’m working through this with my therapist. Does anyone have any experience with emotional and memory repression? Curious on your advice

like

How can I help a parent with depression/anxiety get help while not making them feel worse?

like

How have you combated your fear of rejection? I fixate on such small things as when my friends, for example, reject plans I have made. This definitely makes me more averse to putting myself out there and makes me ruminate on past perceived failures, which are clearly not good for personal growth

like

Doing my MBA apps and absolutely feel like shit. It's a lot of work and I've been circling on my essays and feeling like I don't have anything left to give.

I need to "sell" myself but I'm in a terrible place mentally and feel so drained.

like

I have been at my job for 6 years. I’m upset about how our pay raise went and I’m thinking about looking for a new job. The anxiety is overwhelming when it comes to this. Different routine, different people, the thought of messing up, what if I hate it. I am comfortable where I’m at, but feel as though they did us aides wrong when it comes to pay. I’m very overwhelmed right now.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal