The Courageous Performer

In this episode of The Courageous Performer Podcast, I dive into how to create a genuine connection with your audience. I struggled with imposter syndrome and fear of judgment for years, both as a barrister and singer. Listen to get my insights and practical tips to help you overcome these challenges.

Discover why connection is crucial for impactful performances, how to engage your audience effectively, and the role of authenticity and vulnerability in building a meaningful relationship with your audience. I will give you actionable advice on preparing for performances, focusing on delivering a powerful message rather than achieving perfection, and creating positive energy to create an open, engaging atmosphere.

If you're a performer looking to enhance your connection with your audience and deliver memorable performances, this episode is a must-listen.

If you struggle with your performing email me at [email protected] or connect on social media @‌findyourtruevoiceuk. Let me know what you are struggling with.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the significance of audience connection and how it enhances performance impact.

• Learn techniques to engage and connect with your audience authentically.

• Overcome fear of judgment and perfectionism to create a more open and engaging performance.

• Harness positive energy to foster a joyful and connected performance atmosphere.

0:00 - Introduction: The importance of connection 1:00 - My personal struggle with imposter syndrome 2:30 - Why audience connection is essential for impactful performances 4:00 - Techniques for engaging your audience 6:00 - The role of authenticity and vulnerability in performance 8:00 - Preparing for meaningful communication 10:00 - The power of positive energy in performances 12:00 - Overcoming the fear of judgment 14:00 - Recap and final thoughts

Tune in and transform the way you connect with your audience!

Contact Information:

• Email: [email protected]

• Social Media: @‌findyourtruevoiceuk

• Contact me at https://www.findyourtruevoice.co.uk

Next Episode Teaser: Join us next time as we explore the experiences of one of my clients, uncovering valuable lessons and strategies to help you feel more confident and capable in your performances.

In this special episode of "The Courageous Performer Podcast", I'm giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what I do day-to-day as a confidence coach. Join me, Hattie Voelcker, as I take you through my week filled with coaching singers, actors, and public speakers to help them feel comfortable and confident in front of any audience.

In This Episode:

• Introduction to My Work: Learn about my background and how I help people gain confidence.

• Signature Course Insights: Discover what goes into The Fearless Performer (FPP) course, and how I guide participants to let go of perfectionism.

• Intensive Course Experience: Hear about my intensive courses that offer deep, personalized coaching in small groups.

• One-to-One Coaching: Understand the impact of individual coaching sessions and how they help clients step into their true selves.

• Actionable Tips: Gain practical tips on letting go of perfectionism, building new neural pathways, and embracing your true self.

Key Takeaways:

1. Insights into my coaching methods and daily activities.

2. Techniques for overcoming perfectionism and self-criticism.

3. Understanding the importance of building new neural pathways.

4. Tips for feeling comfortable and confident in front of an audience.

Get in Touch: If you struggle with confidence in front of an audience, reach out to me at [email protected]. Share your story, and I'll respond personally.

Teaser for Next Episode: Next week, we'll delve deeper into the science of building new neural pathways and why it's essential for personal growth and performance improvement.

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In this episode of the Courageous Performer podcast, I share actionable strategies to enhance your stage presence.

Discover how to connect deeply with your material, foster a positive view of your audience, and show empathy towards yourself to feel more confident and present on stage. I emphasise that stage presence is a skill that anyone can learn. I'll guide you on the journey to overcoming nerves and self-doubt.

If you're struggling to feel comfortable in front of an audience, reach out to me at [email protected] for personalised support.

There are things you can do that make your over critic stronger, and there are things you can do to make it calm down. This episode/video is all about how to stop feeding your inner critic making it louder and more viscous, and how you can quieten it.

How much energy do you use trying to mask the bits of you you don't like? How much of your attention does this take up? If you are constantly trying to manage how people judge you it can be exhausting, and actually lead to you coming across and more awkward because you are overthinking. Being yourself takes less energy and allows you to focus on what you are performing, and your audience, with more of your brain. This means you will undoubtedly give a better performance, not only because you are able to give your performance and audience more attention, but because you are less tense too. Take a listen or watch to understand more.... p.s. if you subscribe to my YouTube channel you will get access to these videos first!

If you would like to transform your approach to performing so that you can feel confident (even without being able to guarantee the outcome!) then go to nailyourperformance.com to find out how to work with me. Download my free audio which shows you the best way to use the 5 minutes before you go on to maximise your calmness and impact: findyourtruevoice.co.uk/fearless-in-5 To see more of my blogs visit my website at: www.findyourtruevoice.co.uk or you can connect with me on: Facebook at @findyourtruevoice.co.uk Instagram at @findyourtruevoiceuk

Should you be yourself when you perform? For me this is not really the issue. The issue is whether you are able to be yourself or whether there is some reason you find it hard to be yourself. Is there some part of you that feels like an imposter or that you should somehow be better. If you are constantly feeling that you are not good enough it will take your time, attention and energy keeping this at bay which will impact your performing. If you let go of this not only will you perform better but you will be happier!

If you would like to transform your approach to performing so that you can feel confident (even without being able to guarantee the outcome!) then go to nailyourperformance.com to find out how to work with me. Download my free audio which shows you the best way to use the 5 minutes before you go on to maximise your calmness and impact: findyourtruevoice.co.uk/fearless-in-5 To see more of my blogs visit my website at: www.findyourtruevoice.co.uk or you can connect with me on: Facebook at @findyourtruevoice.co.uk Instagram at @findyourtruevoiceuk

Fear is your mechanism for keeping you safe. It is not your enemy, just an overattentive friend! In this episode I talk about how stultifying and restrictive fear can be and what you can to to let of if it and perform with freedom.

This episode is how to move from fear to trust in your performing. Take a listen.

If you would like to learn how to let go and perform brilliantly, so that you can feel confident (even without being able to guarantee the outcome!) then why not join me for my FREE YOUR VOICE workshop this April?

£40 will barely buy you dinner and a drink these days, instead spend it transforming how you feel when you perform! (plus it's just £20 until 29th March 2024)

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To get to know my processes better, download my free audio which shows you the best way to use the 5 minutes before you go on to maximise your calmness and impact: findyourtruevoice.co.uk/fearless-in-5

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Almost everyone who works with me is seeking more freedom in their performing, but what does that actually mean? Freedom is about having the headspace to make choices, adapt when things don't go to plan, and lean into connection with your audience. This episode is all about getting freedom in your performing.

If you would like to learn how to let go and perform brilliantly, so that you can feel confident (even without being able to guarantee the outcome!) then why not join me for my FREE YOUR VOICE workshop this April?

£20 will barely buy you dinner and a drink these days, instead spend it transforming how you feel when you perform!

If you would like to transform your approach to performing so that you can feel confident (even without being able to guarantee the outcome!) then go to nailyourperformance.com to find out how to work with me. Download my free audio which shows you the best way to use the 5 minutes before you go on to maximise your calmness and impact: findyourtruevoice.co.uk/fearless-in-5 To see more of my blogs visit my website at: www.findyourtruevoice.co.uk or you can connect with me on: Facebook at @findyourtruevoice.co.uk Instagram at @findyourtruevoiceuk

The main things that keep you small as a performer are Doubt, Fear, Imposter Syndrome, Comparitonitis, Perfectionism and Procrastination. These all lead back to one cause and when you understand that, you can start to make some simple choices that will change how you perform and allow you to step into feeling confident.

If you would like to transform your approach to performing so that you can feel confident (even without being able to guarantee the outcome!) then go to nailyourperformance.com to find out how to work with me. Download my free audio which shows you the best way to use the 5 minutes before you go on to maximise your calmness and impact: findyourtruevoice.co.uk/fearless-in-5 To see more of my blogs visit my website at: www.findyourtruevoice.co.uk or you can connect with me on: Facebook at @findyourtruevoice.co.uk Instagram at @findyourtruevoiceuk

How much effort do you put into your performing? The trouble with effort is that, put in the wrong place, it creates tension and distraction, making things harder not easier. Effort put in the wrong place turns into efforting. Effort put in the right places creates ease. This episode is all about the right and the wrong sort of effort. If you would like to transform your approach to performing so that you can feel confident (even without being able to guarantee the outcome!) then go to nailyourperformance.com to find out how to work with me. Download my free audio which shows you the best way to use the 5 minutes before you go on to maximise your calmness and impact: findyourtruevoice.co.uk/fearless-in-5 To see more of my blogs visit my website at: www.findyourtruevoice.co.uk or you can connect with me on: Facebook at @findyourtruevoice.co.uk Instagram at @findyourtruevoiceuk