Ep. 342 NERVOUS? INSECURE? PERFECT!

Feeling nervous before a presentation or feeling insecure when facing an intimidating audience can be positive. That may seem counterintuitive, but Mark and Darren clarify in today's episode. Drawing on their combined 60+ years of lessons learned, they provide advice and specific techniques for using nervousness to your advantage.     SNIPPETS: • Being a little nervous can be a good thing   • Use nervous energy to fuel additional preparation   • Let no one out-prepare you   • Research: get more than you need, to give what they need   • Get over yourself, and into your audience   • "Skillset without mindset leaves your audience upset" – Craig Valentine   • Before each presentation ask FOUR QUESTIONS:   • WHAT IS MY INTENT   • AM I PRESENT ("Don't be perfect; be PRESENT" – Darren)   • WILL I HAVE FUN   • HOW WOULD I GIVE THIS PRESENTATION IF I KNEW IT WAS MY LAST   • If the character doesn't change, there is no story   Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com