An excerpt from the book
" Every lock has a code. Anxiety - the anxiety that keeps you performing, people-pleasing, and shrinking yourself - is a lock. And like every lock, it has a code. The Ultimate 4 Step Codes are a systematic, progressive framework built from the intersection of authenticity science and fearless communication mastery."
" Every symptom below is a normal, involuntary product of adrenaline.
None of them are visible to the audience as much as they feel from the
inside. The table provides the cause of each symptom and a technique
that can be applied within seconds, on stage or just before.
SYMPTOM: Racing /pounding heart Adrenaline spikes heart rate to prepare the body for fight-or-flight
WHAT IS HAPPENING: The brain cannot tell the difference between a predator and an audience
Immolate Fix :
One slow extended exhale:
breathe in normally, breathe out
slowly for 7-8 seconds. This
activates the vagus nerve and
lowers heart rate within 20-30