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What does it mean?
The speaker feels extreme embarrassment.
In plain terms
I am very embarrassed.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge feeling mortified to address it.

Where it applies

  • after a slip-up
  • in public speaking

Putting it to work

  • take a breath
  • reframe the incident

Questions to consider

  • What triggered this feeling?
  • How can I recover quickly?

Another view

Embarrassment can linger and affect confidence.

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