Overcoming Stage Fright Stage Fright n n Fear

Overcoming Stage Fright

Stage Fright n n Fear is a ____ biological process that allows humans to secure the necessary ______ energy to take _____. action A phobia is a persistent ____ and irrational _______ fear q Example: ______ social phobia – the fear of being judged by others q Example: phonophobia _____ – the fear of hearing your own voice

Stage Fright n Who gets stage fright? everyone n normal reaction, and Stage fright is a ______ everyone (even professional ____ speakers and ____ performers) experience it. n not prepare more Those who do _____ likely to experience more severe stage fright.

Four Ways to Refer to Stage Fright n ______ Egotism Scientific definition q Thinking of ______ oneself q i. e. how do I sound? What grade will I get? q anxiety Performance _____ Tropophobia n _____ Apprehension n Communication _____ n

Physical Aspects of Stage Fright n n n Adrenaline _____ q A natural chemical that increases the ______ energy needed to meet a challenge q Stimulates circulation ____ and relaxes muscles q Gives extra ____ alertness & energy Insulin – hormone produced by the pancreas ______ that turns sugar into energy _____ Extra insulin is produced when experiencing ______ fear or anxiety

Symptoms Stage Fright n n n n Headache ______ Upset stomach Dry or Wet Mouth ____________ Redness to face and/or neck Cold hands/feet Urge to use the restroom Wobbly legs

Symptoms Stage Fright n n n n _______ Hot face Sweaty palms Squeaky voice Dizziness ____ Rapid heart rate ___________ up to 2 times normal rate Shortness of breath Some speakers _______ with stage fright experience one or more symptoms of stage fright while ____________ others experience none

Four Ways to Overcome Stage Fright n Know your ____ Audience q q q n n n Do they understand? Can they hear? Did they comprehend the main point? Know your _______ purpose Know _______ yourself Be prepared _______

Stage Fright n Stage fright can _______ diminish or it can _____. incapacitate It’s your choice. n Properly channeled ____ stage fright can give ____ animation to your presentation.