10 Keys to Overcoming Stage Fright

Prepare, Prepare, Prepare

be prepared!

• Understand your topi
• Research your audience
• Nail your talking points
• If you make an error just keep going

Practice makes perfect

practice makes perfect

• Practice in front of a live audienc
• Get lots of feedback!
• Build your confidenc

Prepare for the worst

Prepare for the worst

• Write down your fear
• Make a plan of attack
• Talk it through
• Fear loses its hold when you say it out loud

visualize

Visualization

• What will you hear
• Who will you see
• Imagine the perfect outcom
• Take yourself step by step through the ideal outcom

You are awesome

No one wants you to fail

• Focus on your audienc
• Deliver the messag
• No one is there to judge you

Triple check everything!

Check, then recheck everything

• What will you be using on stage
• Have EVERYTHING set up before you go o
• Once you set foot on stage you don't want to turn around

Know the first five

know the first five (and that's it!)

• The first 5 are the most anxiety producin
• Practice these and you will become more confident
• Once you are past the first 5 you will be in the groove and on your way

fake it til you make it

fake it til you make it

• Channel adrenaline into excitement
• Don't try to "fake" your body into a calm state
• If all else fails get some activity i

be yourself

be yourself

• Show your personality
• Make eye contact
• Be engaging and don't rush!
• Connect with your audienc

change your inner dialogue

change your inner dialogue

• Combat negative self talk
• Add a positive daily mantra to your meditation
• Start your day with a positive affirmation

You will be amazing

final thoughts

• The fear of public speaking will never completely vanish however your nerves will begin to energize and excite you! Let these tactics be your guide a more calm and confident public interaction.

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