Lauren Bonvini on Training the Mind and Body to Handle Stage Fright
Lauren Bonvini, a stage fright coach based in Seattle, helps performers and speakers manage performance anxiety by training both mind and body. She emphasizes that confidence is built through action rather than preceding it, and that anxiety does not reflect a person's capability. Practical strategies include clear preparation, shifting focus outward, and physical support to manage stress responses.
- ▪Lauren Bonvini is a Seattle-based coach who specializes in helping people overcome stage fright.
- ▪Performance anxiety often stems from the body's response to visibility and perceived evaluation, not lack of skill.
- ▪Confidence builds through repeated experiences of handling pressure, not by waiting for fear to disappear.
- ▪Shifting attention from self-monitoring to the message being communicated can reduce anxiety during performance.
- ▪Physical symptoms of anxiety, such as increased heart rate and muscle tension, can be managed with body-focused techniques.
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