Chapter 8

This is it. The lights go down and the curtain goes up. All the planning, questions and feelings you have are now taken over by the sound of your heart beating faster – like a bass drum that we think everyone in the room can hear. We are self-conscious but want to seem calm and in control. In this chapter we look at getting you off to a great start. Body language and your voice are key – and you have to manage them accordingly. We will focus on controlling any nerves, breathing techniques, memorising words, as well as identifying the benefits of standing vs sitting and moving vs remaining still.

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