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Performance Anxiety: Understanding the Root of the Problem – Part Two | richard s. grossman

In my previous post, Performance Anxiety: Understanding the Root of the Problem - Part One, I shared my perspective on the root cause of the problem and introduced the concepts of the "Voice Inside Your Head" (VIYH) as the problem and becoming the dispassionate observer or witness as the solution (read Part One to get up to speed). In Part Two, I will share some specific things you can do, techniques, if you will, to help you achieve a quiet mind and overcome performance anxiety. Here we go...

Performance Anxiety: Understanding the Root of the Problem – Part One | richard s. grossman

Stage fright, fear of public speaking, Glossophobia—whatever you choose to call it; it’s a very real problem. Research shows that fear of public speaking is the number one common phobia on the planet. We fear performing in front of an audience more than we fear dying. Three out of every four of us suffers from performance anxiety.

Living Life in the Present: Gaining Inspiration from the Little Things | richard s. grossman

We all have these inspirational sources in our lives. They need not be celebrities. They only need our focused attention. They are our friends, family members, coworkers, pets, flowers, plants, trees, rivers, lakes, oceans, mountains and sky. They ebb and flow, rise and shine, move and groove or remain perfectly motionless so we can contemplate their beauty and pure essence.

Interview with Jessica E. Schmiesing: A Human Resources Perspective – Part Two | richard s. grossman

So where does that lead us in the future? I think the generalities that exist and the assumptions we make about the generations, I don't know that that's going to go away in the next 10-15 years. How we get through this recession will be very telling in terms of what gets learned in the workforce. I 'm hoping that Baby Boomers will gain a new-found respect in the workplace.

Interview with Jessica Treft: A Human Resources Perspective | richard s. grossman

In the interest of bringing some different perspective to the conversation, I recently interviewed a couple of Human Resources professionals representing contrasting generations. The topic is workforce trends. First up is Jessica Treft, who is a Human Resources Coordinator in Minneapolis specializing in on-boarding, organizational development and team-building. In this interview, Jessica shares some of her insights and observations on the topic at hand from the “millennial” perspective.

5 Reasons Why Employers Should Hire Mature Workers | richard s. grossman

If you're age 50+ and in the midst of a career transition, more likely than not you're experiencing unique challenges specific to your generation. Let's face it, most of us who are defined by “The Boom” have had personal encounters with age discrimination in the job search process—unjustified though it is. How many of you have intentionally trimmed the timeline on your resume in an attempt to appear younger and thus, more attractive to potential employers?

Five Ways to Calm Your Mind | richard s. grossman

Today I'd like to share 5 ways to calm your mind that have proven successful for me and many others. I find it beneficial to vary my routine to prevent getting bored, which can lead to lack of motivation. The key is to create time and space for these activities, however it may best integrate into your daily life.

The 3 Principles of Understanding: Realizing Your Core Health | richard s. grossman

Recently, I re-discovered something very significant about myself—something I hadn't even realized I'd lost. The impetus for my re-discovery was a forum I attended on Health Realization (based on the 3 Principles of Understanding) presented by Cindi Claypatch, Director of the Health Realization Training Center in Minneapolis, MN.

It's a Great Time for a No BS Zone: Re-calibrating the Crap-o-meter | richard s. grossman

So, from here on out, this site is certified 100% bull free! Getitrealguy.com is your official free-range, grass-fed, no pesticide source for real-life rantings and ravings on any and all things past, present and future. As the tag line suggests, the idea here is for me to call out people and events each week (or more frequently if I feel the urge) that cause the needle on my crap-o-meter to spike in the red. I'll attempt to offer up a slice of real-life perspective in response. My motto is: I may not always get it right, but at least I'll get it real.

Conquering My Fear of the Blogosphere: The Confessions of a Baby Boomer Blogger | richard s. grossman

Until now, there has been a host of other reasons why I would have preferred to set my hair (what's left of it, anyway) on fire rather than dare to share all this data that's been accumulating in my brain for more than 50 years. I've been holding on to this notion that blogging is the ultimate act of narcissism (Andy Warhol's fifteen minutes of fame on steroids). That may indeed be the case, but it's no longer sufficient reason to stand in the wings. At the very least, I figure I can charm and engage readers with some deftly placed self-deprecation to offset any narcissistic leanings I may exhibit.