performance anxiety

Performance anxiety or as it is often called stage fright is a stage of an intense anxiety that happens prior and or during performance. For a lot of people, speaking or performing in front of an audience can be very uncomfortable and frightening. This fear may occur when going for a job interview, performing a piece of music, or presenting in front of your boss.

A common thread that usually runs through these experience is a fear of negative evaluation by the speaker. Accept the fear, focus and relate to the audience, identify and challenge your fearful thoughts, remember to breath, be passionate about your topic.Be clear that your talk matters to you.

You may discover that fear still remains, but you can handle it. You are beginning to get the sense of enjoyment from your performance and from connecting with others.