Keeping Cool Under Pressure with Alison Deutsch

Communication Untangled

In this episode of Communication Untangled, Stacie Speaker reunites with Alison Deutsch . Alison is a certified positive psychology practitioner and professional coach who has experienced the challenge of relocating with her young family 4 times over a period of 10 years both domestically and overseas. Stacie first welcomed Alison as a guest on Reignite Your Light, and is thrilled to speak with her again!

In this episode

• Stress and how the body responds to it.

• The 3 Super Powers and how they keep you calm.

• The cuddle hormone, and hugging yourself.

• Shining light on the issue, and feeling powerful.

• Taking power away from yourself and subtle self sabotage.

“That moment when you're up in front of the room, or the mic goes live... it's like a free fall”

“The breath is a way of calming down that fear”

“We all need a chance to breathe”

Here is the link to Alison:

http://www.alisondeutsch.com/

Here are the links to the Ted Talks we mention:

https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are

https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend