Performance Pep Talk

Why Artists Are So Hard on Themselves and How to Show yourself Compassion as a Performer

If you would never speak to a friend the way you speak to yourself before a performance, this episode is for you. In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, we dig into why artists and performers tend to have the loudest inner critics, why trying to suppress that voice only makes it worse, and how to open the floor to something far more powerful: self-compassion We will explain why trying to banish the inner critic completely isn't the solution, and introduce a powerful tool to help you access that voice of compassion right before you walk onstage. We close with a guided breathwork and visualization to help you quiet the critic, connect to your compassionate self, and walk in ready. 🎧 Perfect for singers, actors, musicians, and any performer who is way kinder to everyone else than they are to themselves. Connect with me: On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sophieperformancecoach] On my website [https://sophieadickes.com] Looking to craft a personalized Pre-Show Routine? Grab this FREE GUIDE [https://mindbodystrengthcoaching.myflodesk.com/freebie] to building a pre-performance routine that helps you calm the body, center the mind, and walk into feeling confident in what you bring to the table.

Do Pre-Show Rituals Actually Work? What Every Performer Needs to Know

You wouldn't walk into an important meeting without preparing. So why are so many performers still winging it in those crucial minutes before they walk into the audition room? So much of performance anxiety stems from a lack of control, and establishing a pre-performance routine is one of the ways we can regain control, stop "faking it til you make it," and feel grounded walking into any room. In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, we get into the real science behind pre-show rituals: why they work, what to include, and how to build one that's flexible enough to actually hold up under pressure. Perfect for singers, actors, musicians, artists, and performers who want to beat performance anxiety and build self-confidence. And as a special gift to all podcast listeners, I have this FREE GUIDE [https://mindbodystrengthcoaching.myflodesk.com/freebie]to building your pre-performance routine. It'll walk you through a five-day process to crafting your personalized pre-show ritual to calm the body and center your mind. Connect with me: On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sophieperformancecoach] On my website [https://sophieadickes.com]

How to Deal with Comparison as an Artist, Singer or Performer

Looking around the audition waiting room and suddenly feeling like everyone else is more talented, more prepared, and more likely to book the job? There's actually a neurological reason it happens. In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, we break down the psychology of comparison, why it's almost impossible to avoid in competitive performance environments, and what you can actually do about it before you walk into the room. We explore why your career is absolutely not a zero-sum game, plus the mindset shift that will help you stay in your lane rather than looking from side to side. We close with a guided breathwork and visualization to help you reconnect to YOUR why and walk into the room focused on what's actually within your control. 🎧 Perfect for: singers, actors, musicians, and any performer who has ever lost themselves in the comparison spiral. Episode on Why anxiety makes you feel like you're the only one. [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qj05UmzIyQK8hO52WZVdp?si=5d6173f04c854b06] Episode on Perfectionism and Setting Goals for Auditions [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0b5Bo7xWnuoG5TZzT29NPi?si=9078d22aed1a4926] Grab your FREE GUIDE to building a pre-performance routine HERE [https://mindbodystrengthcoaching.myflodesk.com/freebie]. Connect with me: On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sophieperformancecoach] On my website [https://sophieadickes.com]

Building Resilience as a Performer without growing a "thick skin"

"Grow a thick skin" is advice almost every singer, actor, or performer has heard. But what if it's actually unhelpful? In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, we break down what resilience is/isn't and how to build the kind of resilience that actually holds up in this industry. We walk through how to reframe opportunities in a way that sets you up for success before an audition or performance so that the fear of failure and potential setbacks stop paralyzing you. If you've ever felt discouraged by a setback, rejection or failure and want to build resilience like a skill THIS EPISODE is for you. BUILD YOUR PRE-PERFORMANCE ROUTINE [https://mindbodystrengthcoaching.myflodesk.com/freebie] with this 5-day guide! Connect with me below: On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sophieperformancecoach] On my website [https://sophieadickes.com/] Through my email list [https://mindbodystrengthcoaching.myflodesk.com/yy08a265bz]

Feeling Calm in Auditions: A Science-Backed Performance Anxiety Tool for Performers

Did you know that unfamiliar environments are one of the biggest, and most overlooked, triggers of performance anxiety? In this episode of Performance Pep Talk, we break down the neuroscience of why walking into a new audition room puts your body on high alert, why you can't stop obsessing over the casting panel's body language, and most importantly, what you can do about it in real time. We introduce visual anchoring, a simple mindfulness tool grounded in neuroscience that you can use the moment you walk through the door, PLUS how to mentally rehearse it during practice so your body already feels at home on audition day. We close with a guided breathwork sequence to help you regulate fast and walk in grounded and ready. 🎧 Perfect for: singers, actors, musicians, and anyone who struggles with audition nerves or performance anxiety. To skip ahead to the pre-performance reset: 6:37 Free Resource: BUILD YOUR PRE-PERFORMANCE ROUTINE [https://mindbodystrengthcoaching.myflodesk.com/freebie] Connect with me below: On instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sophieperformancecoach] On my website [https://sophieadickes.com]