š„ āWhy does your Business English vanish under stress? (And how to fix it in 60 seconds)ā š„
Youāre not imagining it:
š§ Cortisol (stress hormone) literally mutes your brainās language centers.
š£ļø Brocaās area (speech hub) goes offline during āfight-or-flight.ā
š° Result? Even fluent speakers blank out in meetings.
Hereās the science-backed fix:
š¬ļø The 4-4-4 āStealth Breathā (use mid-convo!):
1ļøā£ Inhale through your nose for 4 sec.
2ļøā£ Exhale through your nose for 4 sec.
3ļøā£ Repeat 2-3x during natural pauses.
Why it works:
ā
Triggers parasympathetic nervous system (calms cortisol).
ā
Boosts GABA (brainās āchill pillā) by 27% (Streeter et al., 2010).
ā
Restores oxygen to prefrontal cortex (decision-making + language).
Pro Tip: Pair with a nod/sip of waterāno one will notice.
š Real-world impact: Execs using this technique report 30% less anxiety in negotiations (Smith et al., 2020).
š¼ Your move:
Try the 4-4-4 before your next call.
Notice the difference?
Setup some time with me to practice or learn more!
#BusinessEnglish | #StressManagement | #CareerGrowth | #Neuroscience