In this episode we discuss:
- How practicing mindfulness when you aren’t stressed can help you cope when you’re on the spot
- Why it is not just okay, but important, to take a breath, pause, and think before answering questions
- The benefits of asking clarifying questions
- Why paying close attention and using active listening techniques is useful
- How to handle interruptions and other moments when you have to go “off-script”
- Why speaking in class is a skill set that you can (and should) practice
- How to project confidence even when you’re not feeling it
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Resources
- Podcast Episode 29: Self-Care During Bar Exam Prep
- Podcast Episode 37: Surviving Law school Moot Court
- Podcast Episode 62: Surviving the Socratic Method in Law School Classes
- Podcast Episode 138: Top Ten Public Speaking Tips
- Toastmasters
- What Did Improv Classes Teach Me About Public Speaking
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