Why does my mouth go dry?

Why does my mouth go dry?

During a coaching session with an executive last week, concerns were shared about not being prepared for specific audience questions and being caught off guard.

Here’s the trick: as a leader you are a performer. As a performer you can NEVER be prepared for everything.

Be prepared for as much as you can be and have processes for handling those situations where you get caught out.

For an instant fix on why my mouth goes dry, take a look at this short video.

More permanent leadership strategies on how to respond with incredible speed takes training and exercises that you can fall back on in moments of stress. Go here to read about a two-day workshop that delivers these objectives.   

Bruce Thomson

Voice Teacher, Vocal Yogi, Writer

7 年

Hi Louise, I was taught to gently bite the tongue, which is supposed to produce saliva. I have never tried it I must admit, but some swear by it...

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