Overcoming Stage Fright

Stage Fright Fear is a ________ process that allows humans to secure the necessary ______ to take _____. A phobia is a ________ and _______ fear  Example: ___________ – the fear of being judged by others  Example: __________ – the fear of hearing your own voice biological energy action persistentirrational social phobia phonophobia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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