performance coaching-stage fright & how to beat it!

So far we have looked at performance in relation to a number of sports, but stage fright issues can equally relate to the Performing Arts.

Even the most seasoned performer will get stage fright, some get it all the time and say that it gives an edginess to their performance which is beneficial. For others it can ruin a performance it just takes a different direction on people.

As with a lot of things preparation is the key, and firstly you will need to look at whether your preparation is the cause of stress which is causing your stage fright.

In terms of basic preparation look at things like:-

• Do I know all of my lines / dance moves / words to a song and more importantly the meaning they must convey.
• Do I have all my costumes or equipment ready.
• Do you have your music and back ups. I have seen people unable to perform because of a problem with their music and not having any backups.
• Get their on time.
• Try not to plan anything else important for that day.

ll simple stuff you may say, but time again people cause their own stress due to not being prepared. Remember “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail”, or the  5 P’s, Poor Planning, Produces Poor Performance.

But what if your planning is fine but your mental preparation is the cause of your stage fright?

There are a number of techniques you can use to help with this, creative visualization  anchoring techniques or hypnosis.

CHECK OUT COACH KEN TAYLOR TALK ABOUT STAGE FRIGHT AND GIVE YOU SOME TIPS !!