What happens when you get hijacked by your emotions?
We all have those moments when our emotions can take over.
Anxiety. Anger. Grief. Overwhelm. Fear.
You know, intellectually, that the feeling will pass. But in the moment it can be very hard to see beyond it, and trying to simply “think positively” or shut the feeling down rarely, if ever, helps.
more “Episode 73: Hijacked by Your Emotions”
When I started to study life coaching it was suggested that we go to our communities, our ‘tribes’ to ask if people wanted some free coaching to give us practice. For me that was was singers.
I was working for an international summer music school called AIMS, so I knew hundreds of singers, directors, pianists and other people in the performance world. And I began my coaching working with these people.
As I did, one thing became abundantly clear to me. Life Coaching skills were absolutely perfect for helping people who regularly face an audience and constant judgement.
more “The Performer as Coach: From Self-Criticism to Curiosity”
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts.” – Shakespeare’s As You Like It
I’ve always loved this quote because it names a fundamental truth: we are always, in some sense, playing a part, playing a role. We’re parents, partners, friends, leaders etc and we step into those roles without even thinking about it.
more “The Coach as Performer: Stepping Into the Role”
If you’ve ever felt caged by nerves, overthinking, or a fear that won’t let up, this episode is for you.
Hattie is back with a closer look at the actual process she and Emily, her new business partner, use to help people move from fearful and tied in knots to free and fully themselves wherever the spotlight lands.
more “Episode 73: Explaining Our Process”
Emily and Hattie are both recovering control freaks, we understand the temptation it offers, and the damage it does!
Here’s Emily’s take….
Life hands us plenty of moments that feel challenging, sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. Take giving a presentation as an example. We’ve got the material down pat, we’ve arrived at the venue early, whether that’s across town or just the meeting room on the next floor.
more “More Control Doesn’t Give You More Confidence”
What’s the real difference between a good performer and a truly great one?
In this episode, I reflect on what I learned at a recent conference with some of the world’s leading voices in psychology and neurobiology. All of the presenters were polished, knowledgeable and engaging – but only a few created that deeper sense of safety, connection and authenticity that makes an audience lean in and truly listen.
more “Good vs Great: Perform with Confidence & Authenticity”
Ever notice how one critical remark can overshadow all the praise you’ve received?
For years, I let one critical comment overshadow every compliment I received. In this episode of The Courageous Performer Podcast, I share how I stopped letting negative feedback crush my confidence and started using it to grow.
I’ll walk you through the exact three steps I use to decide what to take on board—and what to let go—so I can perform with freedom and self-belief.
more “3 Steps Take the Sting Out of Negative Feedback”
How I Stopped the Sabotage and Found Confidence.
Do your inner voices whisper things like: “You’re not good enough.” “You’re going to mess this up.” “You’re too much… or maybe not enough?”
Welcome to the club. It’s noisy in here.
In this episode of The Courageous Performer Podcast, I share the story of how I spent decades trying to outperform my inner critic—and how that voice still managed to stop me singing for nearly 20 years. And it didn’t just affect my performances, it shaped how I saw myself everywhere.
more “Is Your Inner Voice Sabotaging You?”
I’ve been coaching performers on how to be fearless for nearly a decade now—and honestly, I can’t quite believe how quickly the time has flown. Over the years, I’ve developed a process that’s evolved with every singer, actor, speaker and performer I’ve worked with. It’s proven itself time and again.
It’s a journey. A transformation. One that takes you from playing small to playing big—not just on stage, but in life.
And today, I want to share that journey with you.
These are my 8 steps to becoming a Fearless Performer. What’s magical about them is that they don’t just reduce nerves—they change how you see yourself and what you’re capable of. Performers often tell me they expected to feel more confident on stage—but they didn’t expect to feel more confident in life.
Let’s begin…
more “The 8 Steps to becoming a Fearless Performer”
Ever noticed how you can receive ten lovely compliments… and one slightly arched eyebrow… and somehow that’s the bit that sticks?
In this episode, I’m talking about the sneaky pull of external validation—the kind of feedback we long for but often don’t believe when we get it. I share what I’ve learned (often the hard way) about how needing a certain response from your audience, your peers, or even your loved ones can throw you off balance—and how things change when you start valuing your own opinion just a little bit more.
more “The Sweet Poison of Praise: Why We Crave It but Don’t Believe It”12th September 2026 9-10.30am UK time
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