The 4 Things I Do in the 90 Seconds Before I Speak

What do you actually do with your body in the 90 seconds before you speak, whether that's walking on stage, going live, or hitting record on a podcast? In this episode I walk through the exact four-step sequence I use every time: breath, gaze, hands, and feet, in that order, and why each one sends your nervous system a specific signal that you're safe. I also cover why this sequence only works if you've rehearsed it in small, low-stakes moments first, and why confidence and talk structure have to be built together, since a calm nervous system doesn't fix a talk that rambles, and a brilliant structure won't hold up if you can't deliver it steadily. In this episode: • The exact breath pattern that calms your nervous system fast (and why the exhale matters more than the inhale) • Why "look above the audience's head" is a public speaking myth, and what to do instead • The finger hold technique for calm, grounded hands • Why practising these tools when you're not nervous is what makes them work when you are • Why confidence alone won't fix a talk that lacks structure, and vice versa If this episode helped, come find me on Instagram @iamsavannamadden and send me a message, or just DM me the word PODCAST and I'll know you came from here. Regsiter for my free masterclass here: https://masterclass.savannamadden.com... Book you Free 20minute call with me here (https://crm.savannamadden.com/widget/...) Apply for my 1:1 coaching programme here (https://savannamadden.com/1-1-coaching/) Grab my 9 Steps to Build a Signature Talk here (https://savannamadden.com/signature-t...) Join me for Own The Room (https://savannamadden.com/own-the-room/) Join The Voice Collective here (https://savannamadden.com/the-voice-c...) Grab my Reclaim Your Voice Audio & Video Series Here (https://savannamadden.com/reclaim-you...) Follow me on Instagram here (  / iamsavannamadden  ) https://savannamadden.com/