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Backstage Conversations

A growing series of short fictional stories from the perspective of performing artists that highlight mental performance concepts.

Backstage Conversations: Carving Out Your Place - Confidence & Belonging in Your Creative Company

Backstage Conversations: From Worry(ness) to Readiness

Backstage Conversations: So You’re a Perfectionist? Use It

Backstage Conversations: Rehearse with Purpose

Backstage Conversations: I’m Someone Who…

Worksheets & Handouts

Worksheet: Rehearse With Purpose

Worksheet: Worry(ness) to Readiness: A Pre-Event Mental Performance Tool

Worksheet: 3 Pillars of Performance Excellence Handout

Worksheet: Bringing Awareness to Your Motivations

Handout: Cognitive Distortions

Info Sheet: Key Goals of Performance Psychology

Presentation Worksheet: Rewriting Your Self-Talk to Perform Confidently

Worksheet: Session Summary & Key Take-Aways

Worksheet: Setting Performance/Audition Intentions

Presentation Handout: Supporting Your Developing Musician Through Performance Anxiety

Worksheet: Today’s Self Check-In

Handout: Audition Schedule

Handout: Sample Travel Packing List

Infographics

Infographic: Motivation Continuum

Infographic: Flow

Infographic: Individualized Zone of Optimal Functioning (IZOF)