“Nervous giggle.” The social anxiety soundtrack. An involuntary, often inappropriate, giggle that erupts in stressful or uncomfortable situations. For years, my nervous giggle was a source of deep embarrassment. Felt like it undermined my seriousness, made me seem unprofessional, and generally labeled me as…nervous. Then, I realized something. My nervous giggle…became part of my brand.
Instead of trying to suppress my giggle, I…embraced it. Let it be a part of my communication style. And surprisingly, people found it…endearing. Relatable. Even…charming. The nervous giggle, the thing I’d always tried to control, became a quirky, unique aspect of my personality. “Nervous giggle” brand wasn’t about suddenly loving anxiety, but about reframing imperfection and realizing that even nervous habits can become endearing personality traits. Nervous giggle shame faded away, replaced by a newfound acceptance of this quirky aspect of my communication style and a realization that authenticity trumps perfection. Embrace your nervous giggle. It might just become part of your unique and endearing personal brand.