Some people seem to be born to enjoy public speaking or performing, whereas for others it can cause extreme anxiety. A touch of performance anxiety can be a good thing and is often described as being useful in giving the performer an edge. A problem arises when the anxiety causes symptoms which inhibit performance. Examples may be, nausea, trembling, flushing, your mind going blank, being tongue tied, inhibited voice projection and catastrophising about what may go wrong. [Read more…]