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Insights from the 2019 International Symposium on Performance Science
Attuned Psychology has a focus on performance psychology, which is why I recently attended the 2019 International Symposium on Performance Science in Melbourne at the Conservatorium of Music. It was an insightful experience to learn from, discuss and debate all…
Fear of public speaking; a personal experience
Public speaking, hated by many…around 25% of us in fact, definitely detested by me…and I had to do it. A fear of public speaking, or Glossophobia (it’s cool, geeky name that no-one actually seems to use) is incredibly common. It…
Could perfectionism be harming your joy of dance?
In the world of dance, striving for perfection may be a cultural norm. Dancers get praised for the illusion of ‘perfection’ they create on the stage, teachers seek to cultivate it with displays of technical precision, and the focus of…
Why didn’t I get the job? The not so hidden perils of anxiety
Job interview anxiety continues to be a struggle for many candidates in the job interview. As a result, many of us dread job interviews and experience negative thoughts about our performance in the days leading up to it. Despite this,…
Mad March… the challenges for entertainers
Right now as we speak thousands of performers are participating in the Adelaide Fringe Festival and are facing the excitement and challenge of performing and showcasing their talents. Some are facing their first show ever at a festival and the…
Are you anxious? 3 tips to manage anxiety through mindfulness
Symptoms of anxiety can present in many different ways in both the mind and the body. Often when clients come to see me, what they describe in their first session can be feelings of dread, worry, feeling like they are…
You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf – 7 steps to work with adrenalin surges when you perform
With the recent Rio Olympics coming to a close, it seems timely to explore what every-day Australians might be able to take away from the world class event. Are the gains from striving for world standard sporting and artistic heights…
How to Overcome Stage Fright
It can actually be easy to nail that optimal performance and overcome stage fright. Easy? Yes way. Firstly, anxiety is not always detrimental to performance. You may already know this though. Except for that time that you were standing side…
Would you have survived this X Factor feedback from judge Natalia Kills?
In just a few minutes, another individual’s dream is crushed…… Over the last few years as reality TV shows featuring aspiring young artistic talent have taken hold, we have watched with bated breath as the judgments have been laid down,…
Top 10 Performance Tips for Adelaide Fringe Artists
Performing in any field means exposing yourself to others’ judgment. Yet TV shows such as The Voice and the X Factor – with their bank of cameras, savage judges and audience of millions reveal the particularly harsh reality of the…
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