In this episode, I talk about the one skill that will instantly make you a better performer, whether you’re dancing, speaking, or showing up in any room where eyes are on you.

I introduce the idea of anchoring to an audience member.

I share stories from performing on stage, including how easy it is to get so dialed into your performance that you lose awareness of what’s happening around you, and how one unreceptive face can completely throw your nervous system if you let it.

From there, I talk about a recent women’s conference I spoke at and how, mid-performance, I was actively reflecting: What’s working? What’s landing? Instead of scanning the room for approval, I locked in on the person who was visibly excited.

This is something comedians do incredibly well with crowd work. They understand that performance is an exchange. Giving and receiving. 

I walk you through:
    •    How to find your anchor
    •    What body language to look for
    •    How eye contact creates safety and grounding
    •    Why you don’t put the energy back on yourself when something feels off
    •    How to return to your anchor anytime you feel off

Your anchor becomes your safe point. When you focus on them, you remember that what you’re offering matters. You remember that you deserve to be on that stage, even in unfamiliar environments.

This episode is about learning how to feel supported while performing, trusting the exchange, and letting one receptive person ground you so you can give everything you’ve prepared confidently.

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