SelfGrowth.com articles for Stage Fright and Overcoming Stage Fright

"Effective Story Telling Tips & Tactics That'll Make You a More Persuasive Speaker!" (Part One)

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

Perhaps you've been there yourself. You are listening to a speaker drone on with facts and figures… and figures and facts. At that moment your eyes are rolling towards the back of your head. As I always say - audiences will forgive a lot of things from you -- but they will never forgive a ...

"Self-Introductions or 'How to Plan for the Unexpected When You Speak"

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

I always say when it comes to speaking or performing, you must adhere to Murphy's Law. What can wrong … will. I don't know who this Murphy was, but perhaps he should get in touch with Montezuma (and his revenge.) Please note, dear reader, I am not a fatalist. I am more of a realist. Yes, you ...

"How ANY Public Speaker Can Create a Deeper Bond With Their Audience!"

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

The speakers people like the most, or who have the greatest impact, are said to have “presence.” Something special that leaps out at you. Certain actors have it, and that makes them "stars." Certain models (who by the way are sometime average looking people in real life) somehow "click" with ...

How to Quickly Become a More Confident Speaker With out Breaking a Sweat!"

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

When you’re speaking, do you rely too much on your audience? Are you always getting negative messages from their body language and facial expressions? When you’re speaking, do you rely too much on your audience? Are you always getting negative messages from their body language and facial ...

How to Overcome Phone Call Anxiety

jayesaranda@gmail.com — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:57:30 am

Phone call anxiety happens to all of us: we need to make an important call. We have the number. We are well aware of the purpose of the call. As our fingers commence dialing, we sense a small cyclone of winged creatures cavorting in our bellies. Our breath shortens and a cold sensation runs ...

Do You Dread Public Speaking? 3 Steps to Presenting With Confidence

info@practical-management-skills.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:57:07 am

Do you dread public speaking? Do you avoid situations where you might have to stand up in front of others? You are not alone. Research once found that people feared public speaking even more than death! If like many people, you are filled with apprehension about presenting to groups, you can ...

Fear is Your Co-Pilot: Ways to harness your fear and gain that edge with your audience!

sandra@charismaoncamera.com — Wed, 5 May 2010 5:02:28 pm

I saw a painful surveillance video the other day showing a thief attempting an escape from police by climbing a ten-foot ladder. He plummeted to the ground on the first attempt. The sirens grew louder and he tried again, and fell. In fact, he fell five more times to the cement floor of the ...

Athletes and Sports Psychology

drjacksinger.com@gmail.com — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:35:00 am

When the chips are down, the athlete often cannot share his/her inner fears, anxiety and anger issues with the coach or their parents. Now, the athlete has a critical ally...the professional Sports Psychologist (also referred as the professional Sport Psychologist). The Sports Psychologist, who ...

Perfection Is Overrated!

sandra@charismaoncamera.com — Thu, 4 Mar 2010 9:38:00 pm

Find the freedom that comes from giving you a break Are you a perfectionist? If your automatic response is “no!” I invite you to take a closer look; there is a well-meaning perfectionist in every one of us! Wanting to be the best, and see things executed to the highest level of quality is ...

Law of Attraction Technique: Retraining the Worry Mind

bethandleemccain@gmail.com — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 5:23:00 pm

Everything is going on along perfectly fine and then that thought creeps into your mind: "What if something happens so that everything isn't as good?" Then your worry-mind takes over and decides that it is going to give you a full account of the worst case scenarios for any and everything. ...

Flip the Switch: Let the Light You Shine Dispel Your Fears

sandra@charismaoncamera.com — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:52:34 am

We have heard the phrase, “God doesn’t make junk,” but do we realize how divinely equipped we each are? Do we wake up in the morning and see a reflection of God’s best work in our mirror, or do we focus on the negative? Do we see only the things that we would like to improve in our lives ...

The 5 Commandments of Effectively Using Humor in Any Presentation

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Sun, 7 Feb 2010 9:37:39 pm

I couldn’t believe I was going to open my presentation with that joke. Me, of all people! Yet, there I was. With my heart pounding in anticipation… I was about to bound onto the platform and speak in front of over 250 people… Not only that, I was going to open my presentation with a bit I ...

For Writers & Artists: A Few Tips For Dealing With Bad Reviews & Criticisms

lensone@gmail.com — Sat, 6 Feb 2010 6:48:00 am

You just submitted that article or book and some of the reviews are not very nice. Or even just getting 4 out of 5 stars can get you going- why did they give me 4 and not 5??? You can even feel a certain rage for the person. This guy wants to put me down to make himself look intelligent,” you ...

Can You Speak As Well As 10 Year old Dalton Sherman?

iminfo@telenet.be — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:32:00 am

At 10, Dalton Sherman is a speech-making pro. Since winning a big oratory competition in Dallas, he has spoken at numerous churches and events all over Dallas. He was keynote speaker at an educational conference for 20,000 people on 25 August 2008. “He has the ‘it’ factor,” said Dawn ...

How I Successfully Conquered My Fear of Performing and You Can Too

adam@adampatel.com — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 3:34:37 pm

I have always enjoyed performing arts. I started to learn the piano at six years old, went to acting class at elven and became a student of professional magic at fourteen. But for a long time, when I was called upon to perform in front of an audience, I turned into a bag of nerves and was often ...

The Worst Time to Test HUMOR on An Audience!

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 4:09:06 pm

Victor Borge, the late, great, Danish comedian once said, "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." Well, it can also be the longest yard in trying to make an audience laugh, as I tell you what happened to me when I once performed on a cruise ship. Remember: when it comes to ...

8 Vital Questions to Ask BEFORE Giving a Presentation!

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 4:06:47 pm

One of the skills a marketer knows if he wants a high response from his campaign is to understand the make-up of his audience. He (or she) will dig deep to understand their core desires, needs, and wants. In essence, what “makes them tick!” Well, the same type of expertise is needed to win ...

How to Put Yourself in the "Best Light" to Succeed!

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 3:59:08 pm

One of the most important things as a speaker has to do to make an impact with their audience - is to control the environment they are in. Believe it or not, some speakers get the “gig” (aka the engagement) show up at the correct time and realize the seating arrangements or the lighting is ...

It's Far Better To Go Up To The Batting Box To Swing Like Hell And To Miss Than…

tcdirect@realprofit.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 9:06:00 am

Any way you look at it, most people are failures. You know, there's the 80/20 rule, which some people correctly say is really the 90/10, or really 95/5. All this is true. I definitely agree with you. Most people are failures—like if you believe the oft-touted Social Security System study. I ...

Marketing Strategies: Hate to Make Cold Calls? 5 Tips to Make it Easier

dbailey001@san.rr.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 1:12:00 pm

Have you often avoided making those "dreaded cold calls?" Do you dream of how much better your business could be but just can't bring yourself to pick up the phone? You're not alone. In the 12+ years that I have specialized in coaching real estate agents, I have noticed the same avoidant ...

Conquering Stage Fright with Emotional Freedom Technique

success@powerful-performance.com — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 2:39:30 am

People who perform in front of audiences can have very special challenges. For some, it’s just a few jitters but for others, stage fright can be debilitating – or at least harrowing. There is plenty to worry about: dry mouth and shaking hands to begin with. And what about that difficult ...

How to overcome your fear of Public Speaking As You Read This!

info@dominicknight.co.uk — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 1:46:00 pm

"According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy." -Jerry Seinfeld This morning I had a ...

ARM Yourself and Knockout Stage Fright for Good

smscotti@professionallyspeaking.net — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 5:27:31 pm

Trembling hands. Dry mouth. Weak legs. Your mind is racing and so is your heart. Sound familiar? Welcome to the very popular “glossophobia” club, more commonly known as stage fright. If you suffer from speaker’s anxiety, you’re in excellent company. Fear of speaking in public still ranks ...

The Physiology of Stress and What You Can Do About It

kellt@stress-management-for-peak-performance.com — Thu, 6 Aug 2009 5:39:00 pm

With increasing information and the demands of workers to provide real-time responses, it is no wonder that stress is on the rise. Stress is an everyday part of life. While we intuitively understand what stress is, a definition of stress is more elusive. Many theories of stress suggest that ...

Three Types of Great Stories to Use That’ll Keep Your Audience Spellbound! (And Where to find Them!)

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 10:12:00 pm

The beleaguered carpenter ran his hand over the wood the way a horse trainer stokes the back of the thoroughbred that he is about to take out for a run. In happier times this artisan was in high demand. Of course, this was before “the accident” that shocked the town. “No mistakes… not THIS ...

High Self-Esteem and Public Speaking…Do You Really Need It?

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 9:48:00 pm

According to a poll take by MSNBC men and women were asked what personal qualities had the greatest impact on the success of their careers. Naturally, men and women differed when it came to the importance of intelligence, ability and 'looks.' (I know... what a surprise) BUT the one thing they ...

How to Break 'The Fourth Wall' to Connect with Your Audience

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 9:40:00 pm

Persuasive public speaking is all about connecting with your audience. One of the quickest ways to heighten your audience connection is to use a theatre acting technique called 'Breaking the Fourth Wall. One of the reasons you go to the theatre is to be transported to a different time and ...

“The Best Time of the Day to Get Your Audience Laughing!”

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 4:34:00 pm

Biorhythmic differences aside, generally speaking, the majority of people are not at their peak first thing in the morning. What does this mean for you if you want to public speak like a pro? Especially if you're expected to "warm them up" with your witty repartee? Well, it means that ...

Should a Speaker LAUGH at Their Own Jokes!? (The Answer Might Surprise You!)

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 4:21:00 pm

It seems the jury is out on this one, with opinion divided on whether or not it is okay for a professional public speaker to laugh at your own jokes. Maybe it's just me (although I doubt it given the number of comedians and humorists who also laugh at their own jokes), but I believe the aim ...

“How to Deliver an Effecting Closing to Your Speech or Presentation"

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 4:52:29 pm

New speakers make the mistake of focusing all their creative efforts on the body of their talk, and maybe the opening. But guess what? The 'close' is just as important as the 'opening' of your talk. In fact, your audience may remember you more from your close than from your opening. If ...

“Adding Passion and Feeling to Your Presentation”

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 4:49:37 pm

As a professional speaker, not all of your talks will be designed to be humorous or entertaining in that fashion. Sometimes your talk may be on serious subjects to elicit donations or certain actions from people in positions of influence. In these instances, you still need to wear your ...

4 Tips to Take the Terror Out of Giving Presentations

katie@deliverfreedom.com — Tue, 7 Jul 2009 10:00:00 am

What’s scarier to most Americans than spiders, heights, or even death? There hasn’t been a horror movie made about it yet, but more than 75% of Americans surveyed report that they suffer from “glossophobia,” a debilitating fear of public speaking. Statistically, far more of us claim that we ...

Top Ten Perfectly Poised Pointers for PowerPoint Presentations

marshlianne@gmail.com — Tue, 12 May 2009 5:54:52 am

A perfectly poised and polished speaker or a panic-stricken prattler - it's your choice! Effective PowerPoint presentation skills elevates a good speech to a phenomenal and remarkable keynote address. Take note of our "Top Ten Perfectly Poised Pointers" and make a concerted effort to avoid the ...

Living in the Sweet Spot: Principles of Relaxation for the Layman and Performer

info@newsun.com — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 4:54:40 pm

November 17 is acting teacher Lee Strasberg's birthday and each year on this day I reflect on the period of time when I taught at his school. I remember being quite the anarchist, suggesting to my students that it really didn't matter whether they used the "Strasberg" technique or a "rival" ...

***Ask Susan Boyle If We Are Not Being Judged the Moment We Walk on the Stage!

daniels@voicedynamic.com — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 1:13:02 am

You probably heard Susan Boyle sing last week for Britian’s Got Talent, the British Isles’ version of American Idol. How many people, however, judged her the moment she entered the stage? How many people made fun of her, laughed at her, and were waiting for her to fail? Far too many ...

***Is Your Fear of Public Speaking Real or Imaginary?

daniels@voicedynamic.com — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:51:55 pm

Having recently read an article on the imaginary fear of public speaking, I beg to differ. Nervousness at the lectern is not imaginary. It is real. It is palpable. The question is whether you are willing to take control of that fear and allow it to work in your favor or whether you will ...

***Embracing Authenticity: Who Are You Able to Be In Front of Others?

sandra@self-expression.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 6:46:52 am

There is something about public speaking, expressing oneself in groups, presenting or performing that triggers many people’s desire to look perfect. It seems we just can’t give ourselves permission to be imperfect and…. well, human. When we don’t feel safe to be genuinely who we are in front ...

How to Effectively Source Your Material for a Speech

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 4:47:59 pm

Speakers and writers share one thing in common – they’re both susceptible to mind blocks. This is where your mind goes blank and you can’t think of anything new to write and speak about. You feel like you’re facing a blank wall; your creativity has left you. ...

How to Close Your Speech!

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 4:44:00 pm

“This is the way the world ends, Not with a bang but a whimper.” ~ T.S. Eliot WARNING: When it comes to ending your speech, the last thing you want to do is go out with a whimper! In speaking it’s important how you start… and especially how you ...

How to Boost Your Back of Room Sales

PeterF4159@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 4:42:12 pm

For many people, selling is still a dirty word, conjuring up images of deceitful used car salespeople selling shonky vehicles or struggling door-to-door salespeople selling encyclopedias and getting doors slammed in their faces. Know this: You do not need to be embarrassed about selling your ...

Overcoming Shyness - The Pathway & Methods for Success!

bradpaul@propelpublications.com — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 5:06:13 pm

The rewards for overcoming shyness are enormous! A completely new world will be opened up to you. The good news is that once you have broken through you’ll probably ask yourself, “What was the big deal?” To get there, however, it will take some determination and hard work. ...

***Turning Anxiety into Excitement: A Tip for Stage Fright, Fear of Public Speaking or General Anxiety

sandra@self-expression.com — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 4:25:31 am

Human emotional energy either contracts or expands. When your energy is contracting, you feel negative emotions such as fear and anxiety, anger and sadness. But when your energy is expanding, you feel positive emotions like excitement, joy, love and power. In this article, I’ll focus on ...

***Networking For Introverts: How To Make Connection In A Crowded Room Of Strangers

sandra@self-expression.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 7:25:49 am

People who are introverts or highly sensitive have special abilities that are valuable in networking events, group meetings and social settings. However, they often try to imitate the networking styles of extroverts instead of developing methods more suitable to their own sensibilities. ...

***A Deeper Communication Tip: Connection, Chemistry & Charisma

sandra@self-expression.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 7:23:06 am

Much of communication training focuses on formulas for specific words to say that may seem mechanical and feel inauthentic to the speaker or the listener. What is often missing from communication techniques is the magic of connectedness. Connection and its richer cousins, chemistry and ...

***Want To Be More Attractive? Exude Charisma? Express Yourself!

sandra@self-expression.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 4:45:42 am

One of the healthiest things you can do for yourself is self-expression. People who express themselves fully are healthier, happier, more confident and energetic, and much more attractive. That’s because expression of your inner thoughts and feelings releases negativity from your body and ...

Connective Presence – Three Steps To Being at Home in Front of Groups

sandra@self-expression.com — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 5:44:39 am

Not everyone has severe stage fright or fear of public speaking. Many people tell me the first few minutes of a talk or speech are filled with tension and anxiety. But, they say that once they get past the first five or ten minutes, they feel OK. When I ask them to evaluate what happens in ...

Book Review: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

doug@selfgrowth.com — Thu, 4 Sep 2008 2:26:05 pm

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Stage Fright and Overcoming Stage Fright. Stage fright or performance anxiety refers to an anxiety, fear or persistent phobia related to performance in front of an audience or camera. This form of anxiety can precede or accompany ...

Definition: Stage Fright

doug@selfgrowth.com — Thu, 4 Sep 2008 2:12:10 pm

What is Stage Fright? People who have stagefright and fear of public speaking have the potential to be brilliant business communicators, speakers, actors and singers! That is because they have the feelings. Their feelings are up to the surface where they can be used to make genuine connection ...

***Develop The Power Of Presence To Compel Attention When You Speak In Groups

sandra@self-expression.com — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 8:04:15 am

Everyone is talking about the secret of the law of attraction to draw the things you want into your life. I want to talk about a different power of attraction – the power of presence to compel attention when you speak in groups or in front of others. This power of attraction is the ...

***Transform Stage Fright Into Authentic Presence

sandra@self-expression.com — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:09:57 am

Those of you who have the most stage fright or fear of public speaking have the potential to be the most impactful speakers or performers, because you have the feelings! Your feelings are up to the surface where they can be used to create a genuine emotional connection with the audience. You can ...