How to Overcome Performance Anxiety | Will Reynolds

You may have worked hard to get the opportunity in front of you—whether it’s landing a speaking gig, getting cast in an independent film, or finally gathering the courage to post content online for the first time. Even though you genuinely want it, your body may be in full freak-out mode.In today’s conversation, I sat down with Will Reynolds—an actor, writer, composer, and seasoned performer who has written songs for Central Park on Apple TV and Disney. We talked about why Will believes overcoming nerves requires stepping into service-based storytelling, how to reframe rejection by seeing art as medicine, and how to approach performing from a healed place, rather than using it to seek validation.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/56 TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Service-based storytellingHow to reframe rejection by seeing art as medicineOperating from a healed place → Not making art for validationTools for calming nerves and preparing adequately for successConnect with Will Reynolds: https://willreynoldsonline.com/ Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ WATCH Episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady