A Scary Thing Worth Doing
I’m doing something scary next month…
It’s something I train my clients to do every single day, but as I see it looming on the calendar, I’ve got to admit—it’s still scary.
In one month, I’m taking the stage.
Not as a public speaker delivering a talk…
Not as an actor performing someone else’s piece…
In one month, I’ll be taking the stage as an actor in a show that I wrote.
And while I’m wildly excited to put the show in front of an audience, I’m not ashamed to admit that every step of the process has been SCARY.
Few things feel as vulnerable as standing up on a stage and sharing a message you’ve written and are passionate about.
I’ve found myself grappling with many of the same questions I help my clients work through every day.
“What if I have nothing to say?”
“What if this joke doesn’t land?”
“What if I crack on the high note?!?”
(Okay, that last one isn’t usually a concern for my clients, but to be fair, they don’t typically have to sing during their TED Talks. 😉)
I’m sharing this with you because I think it’s important to normalize the fear that comes with sharing work that is personal. We’re allowed to acknowledge that what we’re doing is scary.
Maybe the fact that it’s scary is what makes it worth doing.
If you have a message to share, don’t ignore the fear. The fear is there to tell you that what you’re doing is important. Work through it, calm your nervous system, and do it anyway.
And, if you’re feeling really spicy... invite people to come see the thing you’ve made!
I’m extremely proud of the show, which is a cheeky exploration of delicious lyrics from across the worlds of musical theater, folk, and rock.
It represents a beautiful collision of the two worlds I live in–acting and coaching.
As an actor, I’m used to having brilliant writers put words in my mouth.
As a public speaking coach, my clients often ask me to put words in their mouths.
On October 15, I’m taking center stage to truly speak for myself.
Both in-person and live-stream tickets are available to this show, so please feel free to snag a ticket if you’d like to witness this extremely public trust fall!
<<In-person tickets here!>>
<<Livestream tickets here>>
Regardless, I’m wishing you a brave and bold September. As I always say, you have a story to tell—tell it masterfully.
Sara Glancy is an NYC-based actor and public speaking coach and the founder of Speak Masterfully, a service that helps professionals take the stage with less fear and more fun!
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