đĽ âWhy does your Business English vanish under stress? (And how to fix it in 60 seconds)â đĽ
Youâre not imagining it:
đ§ Cortisol (stress hormone) literally mutes your brainâs language centers.
đŁď¸ Brocaâs area (speech hub) goes offline during âfight-or-flight.â
đ° Result? Even fluent speakers blank out in meetings.
Hereâs the science-backed fix:
đŹď¸ The 4-4-4 âStealth Breathâ (use mid-convo!):
1ď¸âŁ Inhale through your nose for 4 sec.
2ď¸âŁ Exhale through your nose for 4 sec.
3ď¸âŁ Repeat 2-3x during natural pauses.
Why it works:
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Triggers parasympathetic nervous system (calms cortisol).
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Boosts GABA (brainâs âchill pillâ) by 27% (Streeter et al., 2010).
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Restores oxygen to prefrontal cortex (decision-making + language).
Pro Tip: Pair with a nod/sip of waterâno one will notice.
đ Real-world impact: Execs using this technique report 30% less anxiety in negotiations (Smith et al., 2020).
đź Your move:
Try the 4-4-4 before your next call.
Notice the difference?
Setup some time with me to practice or learn more!
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