How to Be Confident on Stage
Understand that the people before you are not from another world., Picture yourself pulling off your performance with confidence., Make sure you know what you're doing and how to do it by heart., Keep a mild smile while making eye contact with...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Understand that the people before you are not from another world.
They're normal.
They're human too.
They have fears, opinions and values just like you.
They understand stage fright, and they aren't here to set you up for failure. -
Step 2: Picture yourself pulling off your performance with confidence.
Imagine yourself as a very famous person who is popular and revered.
This will boost your confidence level. , Make sure that you know your lines, or at least what you're going to say before you actually do it.
This way you don't feel nervous that you'll forget what to do or something.
If you're doing a debate or speech, research the topic of discussion thoroughly.
This will increase your knowledge of the subject matter so you can speak knowledgeably and fluently. , They like this! , It is not always necessary that you shout before audience.
Average pitch is sufficient. , Take sufficient time for your lines or points.
Be patient! Imagine that you have been tied with a very thin thread which is acting as communication channel.
If you move fast, you will break that channel! , Ask questions, include facts they'll be interested in, and tell short stories relevant to subject matter.
This will increase interaction. , This is nothing to be embarrassed by.
They will see how kind and confident you are, and want to be like you.
This will give you motivation to try your best and feel confident the entire time. , audience are hungry of it! If all else fails, just remember that it is not life-or-death if you mess up something or act all embarrassed.
Life will go on.
The faster you get it done, the faster it will be over. -
Step 3: Make sure you know what you're doing and how to do it by heart.
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Step 4: Keep a mild smile while making eye contact with audience.
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Step 5: Keep your voice clear and sharp.
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Step 6: Don't rush.
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Step 7: Involve the audience in the discussion.
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Step 8: Remember
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Step 9: people will look up to you.
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Step 10: Be sure to end the discussion with a wow feeling in the audience.
Detailed Guide
They're normal.
They're human too.
They have fears, opinions and values just like you.
They understand stage fright, and they aren't here to set you up for failure.
Imagine yourself as a very famous person who is popular and revered.
This will boost your confidence level. , Make sure that you know your lines, or at least what you're going to say before you actually do it.
This way you don't feel nervous that you'll forget what to do or something.
If you're doing a debate or speech, research the topic of discussion thoroughly.
This will increase your knowledge of the subject matter so you can speak knowledgeably and fluently. , They like this! , It is not always necessary that you shout before audience.
Average pitch is sufficient. , Take sufficient time for your lines or points.
Be patient! Imagine that you have been tied with a very thin thread which is acting as communication channel.
If you move fast, you will break that channel! , Ask questions, include facts they'll be interested in, and tell short stories relevant to subject matter.
This will increase interaction. , This is nothing to be embarrassed by.
They will see how kind and confident you are, and want to be like you.
This will give you motivation to try your best and feel confident the entire time. , audience are hungry of it! If all else fails, just remember that it is not life-or-death if you mess up something or act all embarrassed.
Life will go on.
The faster you get it done, the faster it will be over.
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Ashley Bell
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