What can you do when you’re onstage and you freeze?
Try a BIG MUSCLE MOVEMENT.
What to do:
Find a BIG MUSCLE MOVEMENT that works for you.
It should be something you can do easily, that you enjoy doing, and yet looks great or reasonable on stage.
Practice this technique. Do it daily. And make it part of your pre-speech warm up exercise.
If you ever find yourself flailing on stage, you can perform it on the spot.
For me, I like breathing from my diaphragm (that’s a big muscle!) and spreading my arms wide (more big muscles!)
Some people like the butt clench. Your butt may not be huge, but the gluteus maximus are huge muscles!
I’ve seen entertainers spread their arms and twirl when they got lost. (Singers can pull this move off: CEOs probably can’t!)
Why the BIG MUSCLE MOVEMENT technique works:
When you feel afraid or panicky – you lose fine motor skills (small muscles) — but gain large muscle response.
Freeze, fight, or flight. That’s your evolutionary response kicking in. Take advantage of it.
Use your large motor skills to calm yourself down on stage.
What’s your go-to BIG MUSCLE MOVEMENT?
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Laura Bergells is a professional story finder. She writes, coaches, teaches, and speaks. Check out her online courses at LinkedIn Learning.
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