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Hey friend - my name is Kyle Buchanan and although I talk nutrition and health for a living nowadays - whether through talks, videos, or as a resident contributor on Canada's "The Morning Show", it was NOT that long ago that I was an anxious, drunken, closeted, self-doubty wreck. Being a grown up is tough, and messy - where we’re confident one day and anxiety-ridden the next. I don't like faking it. I DO however, like getting it all out in the open, laughing about it, and then exploring a few tools that can help us feel better if (and only if) we are in the mood. So whether it’s solo episodes or honest conversations with spectacular guests -this show is the blend of revelations, self-help, knowledge and gay magic that NO one asked for, but everyone needs. And I'm so glad you're here.
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Navigating Performance Anxiety, Disappointments and Prime Parking Spots with Coach Alex Herzog!
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If you've ever let your nerves get the best of you, if you're your own worst critic, OR if you've dealt with career blows after BIG highs . . . today's episode is for you.
We're talking highs, we're talking lows, and we're talking performance anxiety with Next Up Coach & Speaker Alexandra Herzog. She came into this talk with nothing but honesty and vulnerability, and I'm so grateful that she did.
Performance anxiety doesn't JUST apply to performers, we ALL can experience that nerve-wracking feeling, whether thats:
Giving a presentation at work . . .
Going for an interview . . .
Going to a party where you don't know anyone . . .
Going into a difficult conversation . . .
All of those scenarios can elicit performance anxiety. And Alex is sharing some of her favourite tools, but not before sharing her own story of how the rug was pulled out from under her multiple times in her career, and how she navigated getting back on track, instead of staying in feelings of defeat.
We're covering:
- perfectionism and comparison
- Alex's story - dream jobs and nightmare losses
- Difference between Coaching and Therapy
- Where performance anxiety pops up
- Top Tips
- Alex's feelgoodthing
About Alex:
Next Up co-founder, Alexandra Herzog, is a certified Life Coach and Performer Mindset coach. With a background as a successful professional dancer, actor and choreographer, she has achieved huge success on some of the world’s biggest stages, and has also experienced many of the lows: the fears of not knowing what is next, the instability, the uncertainty. After pursuing her dreams at such a high level and experiencing the difference a coach can make, Alexandra now coaches people in all life stages and careers who previously lacked belief in themselves, to emerge as empowered and confident individuals, ready to own their potential.
Next Up Instagram: @nextup.coach
Next Up Website: https://www.nextupcoach.com
The Key Moments in this episode are:
00:01:50 - dirty windows
00:06:20 - rejection
00:08:55 - comparison analogy
00:13:00- working with Jason Momoa
00:15:00 - Job loss
00:19:45 - what to do in moments where you're mind is filling the gaps
00:20:35 - difference between coaching and therapy
00:27:40 - how performance anxiety can come up
00:29:25 - performance anxiety tip #1
00:32:50 - performance anxiety tip #2
00:37:27 - performance anxiety tip #3
00:44: - Alex's feelgood thing