romainlarche

  It is the most common request a speaking coach gets: "Can you please help me to not be nervous in front of an audience?" And the honest answer is, "No." Famous singers Rihanna, Beyonce and Harry Styles all admit to a level of nervousness that makes them physically ill. Adele once said, "One show in Amsterdam, I was so nervous I escaped out the fire exit." Actress Emma Watson has described it as "a kind of paralysis." So, if professional performers suffer anxiety like this, what hope is there for the rest of us? Don't despair. While it may be impossible to eliminate nervousness, you can transform 'bad' nerves into 'good' nerves. Here are some hints that I have used over thirty years of coaching - so I know they work. 1. Stop trying to avoid the unavoidable Just before they take the stage, most speakers have a head full of unrealistic wishes - dreams that are destined to be dashed. They hope they won't have a 'mind bl