Stagefright guides
Help with stage fright and public speaking.
Practical guides for the minutes before you speak, from best man speeches to work presentations.
Every guide ends with something to try today, and a way to rehearse it in Stagefright.
6 guides
- 15 Oct 2026Public speakingHow to get over stage fright in public speakingWhat stage fright is, how it differs from a fear of public speaking and the stage fright tips and techniques that help before and during a talk.
- 15 Oct 2026Wedding speechesBest man speech nerves: how to get over themDreading the best man speech? Why the nerves show up, what helps in the weeks before and on the day, and how to rehearse until it feels familiar.
- 15 Oct 2026Filler wordsHow to stop saying um (and like) when you speakWhy you say um when you're nervous and simple drills to stop saying um (and like) in presentations, speeches and interviews.
- 15 Oct 2026PresentationsHow to calm your nerves before a presentationHow to calm nerves before a presentation at work: what to do the week before, the hour before and in the first minute, and why rehearsal helps.
- 15 Oct 2026PaceHow to speak slower when you're nervousHow to speak slower when you're nervous: why nerves speed you up, how to tell if you're talking too fast and drills that slow you down naturally.
- 15 Oct 2026RehearsalHow to practise a speech at homeHow to practise a speech at home on your own: how many times to rehearse, why to record yourself and what to watch for when you play it back.
