Overcoming performance anxiety is something every singer, speaker, and creative faces at some point in their journey.
Whether it’s stepping onto a stage, speaking up in a meeting, or recording your first podcast episode—those butterflies in your chest are real.
But here’s the truth: that nervous energy doesn’t have to hold you back. In fact, when channeled with intention, it can become the very fuel that powers your most authentic expression.
Even global icons like Beyoncé talk about the power of pre-show nerves—it means you care. It means your soul is invested.
In this post, I’ll guide you through three powerful tools for overcoming performance anxiety—so you can step into the spotlight with presence, clarity, and confidence.
1. Reframe Performance Anxiety as Energy
Anxiety and excitement feel almost identical in the body—racing heart, quick breath, a surge of energy.
The shift begins when you reframe the feeling. What if the “nervousness” is actually your spirit preparing for expansion?
Begin by naming it: “This energy means I care. This matters to me.”
Let the emotion fuel your focus, rather than block your flow.
If you’re working with this in real-time and want sacred space to explore it deeper, the EmbodiedVoice® Immersion offers a supportive container for this kind of transformation—where you’ll receive live training and be held in community while awakening your voice.
2. Ground Yourself with Breath & Visualization to Overcome Performance Anxiety
Your breath is your anchor.
When you’re anxious, breath becomes shallow. But when you’re intentional, your breath becomes your inner guide—calming the mind, strengthening the voice.
Try this:
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Sit or stand with a long spine.
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Inhale through the nose for 4 counts, expanding the belly.
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Hold for 2 counts.
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Exhale gently through the mouth for 6 counts.
Pair this with visualization: Imagine your voice radiating golden light from your heart to your audience, connecting you all in resonance.
Want a step-by-step practice for this? The Vocal Workshops like Public Speaking Confidence or Vocal Healing Work—guide you through breathwork, vocal toning, and energetic prep for the stage.
3. Activate Your Root Chakra for Vocal Stability
To express your voice freely, you need to feel safe in your body.
The Root Chakra (Muladhara) governs your sense of grounding and belonging. When activated, it helps release fear and anchor your voice in strength.
✨ Practice:
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Stand barefoot if possible.
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Hum or tone a deep “Uh” sound while visualizing red light at the base of your spine.
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Feel the vibration moving up into your vocal channel, grounding you.
This kind of chakra work is woven into the 7-Week Chakra Voice Awakening Series, a self-paced journey to realign your energy centers for authentic, liberated vocal expression.
Bonus Tip: The Power of Tongue Placement in Overcoming Performance Anxiety
Here’s a simple nervous system “biohack”:
Place the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth, just behind the front teeth.
This activates the parasympathetic nervous system, encouraging calm, clarity, and vocal ease right before a performance.
Let Your Voice Lead the Way
Overcoming performance anxiety is not about perfection—it’s about presence.
Each time you step forward with love, authenticity, and aligned energy, you heal not only your own voice…but create ripples of healing for others, too.
You were given your voice for a reason.
Trust it. Train it. Use it with intention.
And if you’re ready for personalized support, I offer One-on-One Lessons to help you break through blocks, refine your technique, and activate your most powerful vocal self.
