ITCHEN SHOW NERVES: Tips for Overcoming Performance Anxiety~

[kaceyleigh2]

Does anyone else get nervous during Kitchen Shows and stumble over words? I've been doing this for almost a year and I still get nervous when I'm doing shows I end up forgetting to say important things or ingredients in my recipe etc. etc. I'm wanting to start using some of the many fun ideas i've found on here (throwing candy, playing games, etc.) but for some reason I'm still having a hard time with the basics. Does anyone have any tips/tricks on how to ease the nerves (don't say picture everyone naked-that'd probably make me even more nervous )
Thanks!
~K

 

[Christ Follower]

I know how you feel! I've been doing PC a year (in July) and I still get butterflies! I'm such a dork I still use 3x5 cards to help me remember what to talk about!

 

[raebates]

I've been doing this for over 3 years. I have spent lots of time in front of people. I still get a bit nervous. I use an outline to keep myself on track. Yes, I occasionally stumble over words. It's because we're human. The reason that never happens to people on TV and in movies is because of editing. Ever see the outtakes?

 

[JAE]

I totally understand the stumbling over words thing. What I say at my shows to lighten my mood when I make mistakes is "see, anyone can do this!" I also type out my show in big type size, maybe 12 or 14. After I print it out I cut it into sections so I have 4 or 5" by 8 1/2" "note cards". It's easier to follow my outline and to find my place rather than having a whole piece of paper with a ton of words in front of me. Also, typing out my show the way I want to say things helps me remember better what I need to say and do during the show.

Believe in yourself and picture yourself in your mind doing a great job before you arrive at the show. You'll do great, and you're probably doing great. We are always hard on ourselves, aren't we?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Hey JAE! How'd your show go last night?

 

[JAE]

My show is tonight. I went to an Arbonne show/class/thing last night. I am now an Arbonne consultant. Not really. I paid the money to get the discounts for ordering the product at 35% off. I bought blush, lipstick and lip pencil. Anyway, I'm supposed to be getting ready for my show, right now, but I'm on this website instead! I love the CD's you let me borrow. I'm going to implement some of the strategies tonight. Hoping for bookings!

 

[kaceyleigh2]

I totally understand the stumbling over words thing. What I say at my shows to lighten my mood when I make mistakes is "see, anyone can do this!" I also type out my show in big type size, maybe 12 or 14. After I print it out I cut it into sections so I have 4 or 5" by 8 1/2" "note cards". It's easier to follow my outline and to find my place rather than having a whole piece of paper with a ton of words in front of me. Also, typing out my show the way I want to say things helps me remember better what I need to say and do during the show.

Believe in yourself and picture yourself in your mind doing a great job before you arrive at the show. You'll do great, and you're probably doing great. We are always hard on ourselves, aren't we?

I will have to try the bigger font on Note Cards! I did do an outline but found I avoided it b/c I'd lose my place!

Thank you everyone for the encouraging words!!

 

[chefann]

The folks from the home office who did the New Consultant Recipes workshop at Leadership used the display binder to hold their notes. You could do that - put your notes on one side of each insert, so they face you, and specials/display cards in the other so the guests can see those when you flip pages.

 

[heat123]

I still get nervous right before I start, then it passes after intros! I still bring my show outline (AS MY SECURITY BLANKET) but don't really use it anymore.

 

[micocina]

I still get the jitters myself. Would you guys mind sharing your show outlines or 3x5 cards?

 

[Brandi2007]

I am always jittery in the beginning of the show. I just mentally tell myself to knock it off! LOL I also bring my index cards with me. I barely use them but knowing that they are there to fall back on makes me feel better. And they have just simple info like host benefits, stoneware benefits, etc.

 

[chefjeanine]

The folks from the home office who did the New Consultant Recipes workshop at Leadership used the display binder to hold their notes. You could do that - put your notes on one side of each insert, so they face you, and specials/display cards in the other so the guests can see those when you flip pages.

Thank you for sharing that idea!

I've been doing this for six years. I've never really been nervous about the public speaking part (I used to teach sex ed), but I continue to use an outline/notes. Like Rae, it helps me stay on track. Also, I can put page numbers or item numbers in my notes. . .don't have room (nor the desire to memorize) for that stuff in this brain!

 

[dannyzmom]

I still get nervous every time and I have been doing this almost 4 years. The jitters are part of the excitement