How do you keep your composure in stressful, public situations?

<p>There were some amazing tips in this conversation.</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr Bob Choat started this conversation by sharing a tactical breathing technique. Which I did not realize was the same thing as box breathing. Breathe in for a count of four. Hold for a count of four. Breathe out for a count of four. Hold for a count of four. Repeat.</p> <p> </p> <p>Then Kali Regan took us straight into neuro science and gave us four high points for using emotional intelligence in our favor in stressful situations.</p> <p> </p> <p>Lauren Schieffer,The Colonel’s daughter, shared that carrying a Q-tip will help you Quit Taking It Personally. (wow)</p> <p> </p> <p>The thing we kept coming back to was that the better prepared you are the more likely it is that you will be able to keep your composure.</p> <p> </p> <p>AND – if you realize you have lost it. Stop. Literally just stop. Take a break. Take a walk. Take a breath. You will never accomplish anything as long as you are not in control of yourself.</p> <p> </p> <p>What do you do to help maintain your composure in stressful situations?</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with the panelists:</p> <p>Lauren Schieffer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenannschieffer/</p> <p>Known as The Colonel’s daughter. She is a certified speaking professional doing keynotes and training focusing on significant leadership. Based in Kansas City.</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Bob Choat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobchoat/</p> <p>He has eight years military experience, worked with the LA PD, was a stage hypnotist, owned a wildly successful business and is going back to school for another PhD. This time in physics </p> <p> </p> <p>Kali Regan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kali-regan-a0b924139/</p> <p>She has a bachelors in psychology from Unica university and is working on her masters degree at University at Buffalo and is the Executive Director – MyBrainDr where they do neural feedback therapy</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr Robyn Odegaard: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/