Going Public: How to Beat Your Stage Fright in 5 Steps

Jerusha Agen Fighting Fear 2 Comments

I leaned forward and tried to breathe normally, hoping the air might somehow stop the panic that mixed with adrenaline in my stomach and crawled out to my fingers to make them tremble. I’d been doing so well leading up to the presentation, my first public speaking engagement. The talk I was about to give was called Fear Warrior Boot …

What If I Fall? 2 Steps to Beat Your Fear of Failure

Jerusha Agen Fighting Fear 4 Comments

A teen girl steps up to the microphone. Her family and friends watch, waiting for the moment when she’ll open her mouth and wow the judges. They all know she has the talent to achieve success with her singing voice. But as she looks out at the audience, her eyes go wide. She freezes. This scene is a familiar one …