Here's how you can conquer stage fright as a new motivational speaker.

?? Ever feel your nerves start to rise before stepping on stage? One of the best remedies for stage fright is knowing your content inside out. When you know your material, confidence naturally follows. ?? 1. Familiarity eases anxiety When you’ve mastered your content, you focus less on what to say and more on how to deliver it, easing nervousness. ?? 2. Creates flow Knowing your content allows you to speak with a natural flow, making your message clearer and more engaging. ?? Personal experience: I used to feel those pre-speech jitters, but after deeply practicing my material, I found I could walk on stage with ease. Mastering my content was the key to overcoming stage fright.

Este é, sem dúvida nenhuma, o conselho mais importante para quem ainda n?o se sente à vontade no palco. é a ideia de tirar da frente qualquer possibilidade de erro devido à falta de preparo. Porque se você já está receoso no palco e ainda esquecer alguma coisa ou errar alguma fala, o seu nervosismo se multiplicará e tornará tudo muito mais difícil. Pratique muito a sua palestra.

It is often said that some of the best ways to minimize stage fright is to practice. Okay, I agree with that, I mean, who wouldn't, right. It's the fundamental thing to do. And while we're at it let's not forget to add preparation. And while I m not negating any of these things because it's certainly a necessity, but it's simplistic. I would like to add and to establish that even more significant is to know your purpose! Once you know your purpose and you have found it deep within yourself, you potentially are always prepared and have frequently practiced. You can speak anywhere any time because it comes from a deep place within you. It's unscripted. But meaningful and purposeful display of who you are and what you contribute.

Most people trying to conquer stage freight are going about it wrong - they are afraid of feeling the fear, so they supress it and memorise what they will say - which negativley impacts audience engagement. #1 You shouldn't try to conquer it. What you actually want to do is lean in and embrace the fear, let it move through you. When you do this the fear becomes aliveness, it is what makes you so much more engaging as a speaker, (or any kind of stage activity for that matter). We want to see real humans on stage, not perfectly polished performers - the more authentic you can be, the deeper it will reach your audience.

Confidence in your message can be your greatest ally when you're just starting out. Focus on the “why” behind your speaking. Let your enthusiasm for your message drive you. When you’re passionate about what you’re sharing, it helps overshadow nerves. Prepare thoroughly: Know your material and practice your delivery until you’re comfortable. The more prepared you are, the more confident you’ll feel on stage. You can also start small. Begin with smaller, more manageable speaking engagements to build your experience and confidence gradually. Each successful speech will boost your comfort level. Confidence grows with experience, but starting with a strong belief in your message will set you on the right path for success. You've got this!

Uma das coisas que me ajuda muito ao subir no palco é a visualiza??o mental do sucesso da palestra, como se já tivesse acontecido. Fa?o isso usando a técnica de visualiza??o da Programa??o Neurolinguística (PNL). Coloco uma música, respiro profundamente e come?o a imaginar o momento: o apresentador chamando meu nome, as pessoas aplaudindo, minha confian?a e postura firme diante da plateia. Imagino até o público pedindo fotos e me abra?ando, finalizando com uma grande salva de palmas. Com essa mentaliza??o, tudo flui de forma mais leve, e muitas vezes acontece exatamente como visualizei.

?? Picture this: you’re stepping onto the stage, the crowd is listening intently, and your speech is flowing smoothly. That’s the power of visualization—it helps you mentally prepare before you even take the mic. ?? 1. Creates a winning mindset Visualizing success trains your brain to expect positive outcomes, reducing the fear of failure and boosting confidence. ?? 2. Calms your nerves When you’ve already "seen" yourself succeeding, those pre-speech jitters don’t feel as overwhelming. ?? Personal story: Before a big talk, I always visualize myself delivering with ease. It shifts my focus from fear to success, making the actual event feel like a natural progression of what I’ve already imagined.

A visualiza??o é extremamente importante, n?o apenas neste contexto, mas em todos os outros em que você precisa conquistar algo. é como um piloto de Fórmula 1 que fecha os olhos e treina todo o circuito, parado nos boxes, antes mesmo de entrar no seu carro como fazia Ayrton Senna. Imagine se no palco olhe para as pessoas que est?o lá para te ouvir e veja uma rela??o saudável entre você e o público acontecendo. Isso te ajudará muito na hora de subir ao palco, porque, de alguma forma, você já terá feito aquilo antes, mesmo que tenha sido apenas na sua mente.

?? Ever feel like your heart’s racing before you step on stage? That’s when deep breathing becomes your best friend. It’s simple, but powerful, and can quickly calm those nerves. ?? 1. Lowers anxiety Taking slow, deep breaths signals your brain to relax, helping you feel more grounded before you begin speaking. ?? 2. Improves focus Deep breathing not only calms you but also sharpens your focus, allowing you to connect better with your audience. ?? Personal tip: Before every big speech, I take a moment to close my eyes and breathe deeply. It’s a quick reset that turns nervous energy into calm confidence, making the stage feel less intimidating.

Respirar es más que una técnica de calma; es tu ancla en medio del caos interno. En lugar de dejar que los nervios tomen el control, usa la respiración como un reinicio físico y mental. No es una cuestión de "tomar aire"; es manipular tu estado fisiológico para recuperar el control que los nervios intentan arrebatarte. Practica hasta que puedas cambiar tu ritmo cardiaco con un par de respiraciones. Domina tu cuerpo y tu mente seguirá, porque el control no es opcional, es una herramienta.

A respira??o é outro ponto extremamente importante e, novamente, n?o apenas para uma palestra, mas em qualquer atividade em que precisamos performar bem. O tenista Novak Djokovic considera a respira??o a disciplina mais importante para qualquer pessoa que precise performar. Segundo ele, se nós apenas aprendemos a respirar da forma correta e conscientes do que estamos fazendo, a vida de todos nós seria muito diferente.

Antes, durante y después. Respirar es necesario y en ocasiones, cuando estamos excesivamente excitados, podemos no controlar la respiración y eso provoca desconcentración y aumenta la probabilidad de error en nuestra charla. Una herramienta que he ido utilizando, y que me ha funcionado tremendamente bien es hacer participe al público de mi respiro. Respiro profundamente y con el diafragma antes de subir a escena. En la propia escena e intento siempre acabar mi intervención con un gran respiro. En estos dos últimos, intento hacer respiraciones conjuntas con el público con el fin de mejorar mi concentración y conectar con la audiencia.

?? Ever notice how the more you connect with your audience, the less your nerves take over? Engaging with your audience turns the spotlight away from your fears and onto creating meaningful interactions. ?? 1. Shifts focus from self to others When you engage with your audience, you’re less focused on your own stage fright and more on delivering value, which naturally reduces anxiety. ?? 2. Builds real-time connection Asking questions or gauging reactions makes your talk feel more like a conversation, easing tension. ?? Personal insight: When I started focusing on audience interaction, my stage fright lessened. Seeing them nod, laugh, or engage made me feel more connected and in control.

No conviertas a tu audiencia en jueces; hazlos tus cómplices. No es solo hacer contacto visual; es invitarles a ser parte de tu viaje en tiempo real. Desvía la atención de tu miedo a sus reacciones, hazlos reír, asiente cuando ellos lo hagan, cuestiona, incomoda, conecta. Si los haces parte del juego, ellos ya no son tu enemigo, sino el respaldo que necesitas. La interacción no es solo una estrategia; es tu escudo contra la desconexión y el nerviosismo.

Como he dicho antes, intento involucrar a la audiencia con el respiro, mostrándome vulnerable y humano. Otro recurso que empleo es encontrar aliados/as en la audiencia intento encontrar mínimo a 3 personas, 2 situadas en los extremos y otra en el centro. Con ellos/as intento tener contacto visual, me ayudan a volver al guión, en caso de despiste y, normalmente es algo recíproco. Yo me siento mejor así y ellos también.

?? Ever told yourself, "I’ve got this"? Positive affirmations might seem simple, but they can be a game-changer when facing stage fright. It’s all about rewiring your mindset to focus on your strengths. ?? 1. Replaces fear with confidence By repeating affirmations like "I am prepared" or "I am capable," you shift your thoughts from anxiety to empowerment. ?? 2. Sets the tone for success Affirmations put you in the right mindset before you even step on stage, helping you feel more in control. ?? Personal practice: Before every speech, I quietly repeat affirmations like "I’m ready for this." It helps center my thoughts and brings a calm confidence to my delivery.

La repetición de afirmaciones no es magia; es entrenamiento cerebral en su forma más cruda. No basta con susurrar palabras de ánimo: grítalas internamente hasta que ahoguen cualquier duda. “Soy un orador poderoso” no debe ser solo una frase, sino un mantra que retumbe cuando todo lo demás falla. Convertir el autosabotaje en autoconfianza no es un ejercicio de autoayuda; es una pelea interna donde tu voz positiva debe aplastar a la negativa, sin tregua.

El momento presente es tu única realidad; cualquier desvío mental es una traición a tu discurso. Estar presente no es un concepto abstracto; es un ejercicio constante de ajuste y control. Si tu mente se va, tráela de vuelta sin permiso y sin excusas. El juicio del público no existe más que en tus proyecciones; solo existen sus reacciones ahora. Haz que cada palabra sea una ancla que te mantenga en el aquí y ahora, porque el miedo solo vive en lo que aún no ha pasado o en lo que ya se fue.

Obviamente mantenerte presente es algo esencial, no obstante, no todos los días estamos igual de lúcidos, cuando esto ocurre. A mí siempre me ha funcionado mostrarme tal cual soy, humano, vulnerable y confesar: "?por dónde iba?" O un "perdonad que me estoy desviando" siempre me han servido para volver a encontrarme con el discurso. En muchas ocasiones, he sido capaz de utilizar estos despistes en mi favor y conectar mejor con la audiencia.