“Just imagine them in their underwear!”

“Use your nervousness! Think of it as excitement. It will give you energy!”

This is the kind of moronic advice I hear frequently dispensed from other performance coaches as ways to handle the fear and anxiety associated with public speaking, singing, acting, and performing in front of people.

I know… Those are pretty strong words — but I’m passionate about this subject. Here’s how to overcome stage fright for good…