Podcast Guest | Performance Anxiety & Stage Fright
Looking for a podcast guest who can speak intelligently and honestly about performance anxiety, stage fright, and confidence under pressure?
Joseph Stanek is a Broadway performer, producer, and elite vocal coach who helps singers, speakers, and creatives perform fearlessly at every level — from first-time performers to artists working on the world’s biggest stages.
With a rare blend of performance experience, vocal pedagogy, and psychological insight, Joseph brings practical, grounded conversations to podcasts exploring fear, creativity, confidence, and human performance.
Why This Guest Resonates with Audiences
Joseph doesn’t offer motivational clichés. He explains why performance anxiety happens, why willpower alone fails, and how performers can work with their nervous systems instead of fighting them.
Podcast hosts value him for his ability to:
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Translate complex performance psychology into plain English
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Share real-world stories from high-pressure professional environments
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Balance empathy, authority, and humor
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Offer actionable insights listeners can apply immediately
He is media-trained, articulate, and adapts seamlessly to conversational or structured interview formats.
Podcast Topics Joseph Speaks On
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Performance Anxiety & Stage Fright
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Why stage fright exists (and why it’s not a weakness)
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The difference between fear, adrenaline, and excitement
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Why “just relax” advice doesn’t work
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How performers retrain their nervous systems
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Turning anxiety into usable performance energy
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High-Pressure Performance
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What Broadway and professional stages teach about fear
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Performing consistently under scrutiny
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Mental preparation vs. technical preparation
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Why great performers still experience anxiety
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Confidence, Voice & Self-Expression
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The voice as a mirror of the nervous system and how it stores traumatic experiences from our past
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Why confidence can’t be faked sustainably
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How authenticity and vulnerability improve performance outcomes
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Common myths about vocal confidence and control
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Creative Identity & Growth
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Why the worst fears often appear right before breakthroughs
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Helping performers reconnect with joy and purpose
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Separating self-worth from performance outcomes
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Owning your worst performances
For general podcast booking information and additional topics, visit the main Podcast Guest page.
Credibility Snapshot
Joseph Stanek has performed on Broadway stages, produced nationally televised concerts, and coached singers and speakers worldwide through his company Tour de Fierce. His work spans performance psychology, vocal pedagogy, and creative leadership.
He regularly works with artists navigating high-visibility careers and high-stakes performances, while also supporting everyday creators facing fear for the first time. View Portfolio Here >
Joseph Stanek + Kristin Chenoweth at the Tony Awards
Who This Is a Great Fit For
Joseph is a strong guest for podcasts focused on:
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Performance anxiety and stage fright
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Mental health and creativity
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Music, singing, and the human voice
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Personal growth and confidence
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The psychology of high performers
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Creative careers and resilience
For Podcast Hosts
If you’re booking a guest to explore performance anxiety, stage fright, or confidence under pressure, Joseph Stanek brings depth, clarity, and lived experience to the conversation.
For show notes, please link to:
https://www.tourdefierce.vip/podcast-guest-performance-anxiety
Media assets, bio, and booking inquiries are available upon request.
