There are lots of ways we prepare for a meeting–collect our thoughts, review our notes, rehearse, make sure we have enough business cards.
But what about the physical side of things? Did you stretch? Are you relaxed? It’s not like you are going to pull a muscle or anything when you walk into that reception, but you could not be clear headed.
Take a tip from Apolo Anton Ohno, the US Olympic speed skater. He yawns to get rid of nerves and get more oxygen into his system right before a race (http://tinyurl.com/ye2yfxk).
And we all thought he was bored? Truth is, you should do the same before you hit that next event. Think of that happy hour as a race or athletic event–you ant to be remembered and well thought of rather than posting a great time or bench pressing huge poundage. But the concept is the same.
Now, breathe, 1, 2, 3….
Relentless
