OVERCOMING STAGE FRIGHT [223]

Release Date: 09/01/2020

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OVERCOMING STAGE FRIGHT

Today we make a call all the way to Scotland to talk about overcoming stage fright. Elissa Di Napoli is the best-selling author of “Dare to Be Seen” from Stage Fright to Stage Presence. She helps performing artists command the stage and magnify their presence. By doing so, they can share their gifts with their audience and shine their light on the world. She has been featured on radio, podcasts, blogs, and online magazines. As a musician and performer, she has insights on overcoming fright.

There are so many things to consider when taking the stage. We should consider a few ways to prepare before we get under the spotlight. As a hypnotherapist, she found ways to address the fear and saw results. She is as passionate about helping you deal with stage fright as she is performing.

Specifically, we talk about:

What "didn't work" for her initially
How Improvisation helps with stage fright
How to "warm-up" before a performance to take control of the situation
Being connected to your subject matter
The role of the Amygdala in processing fear
What is happening during a panic attack
The role of pre-show aerobic exercise
How to ground yourself like a tree
How diaphragmatic breathing affects the nervous system
The freedom of a "giving" mindset
How to address a show where the other performers have created a bad situation
Using disruption as an opportunity
Focusing on being in the moment

And much, much more!

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