A speaker describes how they used to transform into a different person on stage, performing rather than communicating. They realized the point is to deliver a sincere message, not a dramatic show. Dropping the theatrics and staying authentic reduces anxiety and actually connects better with the audience.
I struggled this one thing for longest and still creeps up once in a while. You see, when I'm speaking outside the stage, I speak normally, but the moment I get onto the stage, something happens. My voice changes, my stance changes, and I sound like a different person. It used to be the case for many years until I realized that I am not here for performance. I am here to pass a message. So next time you need to deliver something on the stage, you don't have to bring that dramatics, you don't have to change your personality, you just need to be a sincere message provider. This whole perspective can change the way you speak and connect with the audience.
