Author(s): Andrew Evans

Film/TV

Secrets of Performing Confidence covers the majority of practical performing and psychological issues that concern performers including motivation, confidence, peak performance and creativity alongside strategies for dealing with performance anxiety, stress, burnout and fame as well as addressing how to survive in the business of performing and the skills this assumes. The approach is straightforward with an emphasis on identifying issues and offering insights which can enhance the performing experience. The majority of the material has been derived from actual conversations with performers over 25 years, much of this being in private coaching sessions, so the content is entirely authentic and easily recognizable to performers. Chapters include mastering your thoughts and emotions, changing learned responses, and learning the right attitude and techniques for public appearances.