The Confident Performer

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The Confident Performer helps top performers and high-achieving businesswomen show up confidently and authentically as their best selves, and live in alignment with their truths. Whether you are a professional performer, an entrepreneur, or a mom, you are a performer, and you can show up with confidence and power. You can live the life you dream of and inspire others to do the same. Join performer, mentor, and life and vocal coach, Amy Adams as she teaches you to trust your inner compass, develop your ability to face challenges, and become your best self, regardless of what is going on in your life. She will help you realize that you are capable of more than you know. For more information on how Amy can help you access your untapped potential and take things to the next level in your life, visit https://www.amyadamscoaching.com/ This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like: *What if I fail? *What if I am not talented? *How can I make ends meet while chasing my dreams? *When should I give up being a performer? *Is it possible to pay your bills and do what you love? *Should performing be a job or a hobby?

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August 2, 202423 min

30. Your Entourage: Curating Your Inner Circle for Success

We all know that the company we keep can have a huge impact on our mindset, habits, and overall trajectory in life. But how do you go about intentionally curating an inner circle that will challenge you to level up? I break down the key types of people you need in your corner, from mentors and connectors to champions and even healthy rivals. Tune in to learn my top tips for attracting high-caliber individuals into your orbit and leveraging those relationships to achieve your biggest goals as a performer. Whether you're a performer, an artist, an influencer, or you're simply looking to up your game in any area of life, this episode will give you a roadmap for building an entourage of excellence. Get full show notes, transcript, and more info here: https://www.amyadamscoaching.com/30

July 26, 202424 min

29. Recovering After You Messed up Your Performance

Curious about what goes on in the mind of a performer after they publicly fail and fall flat on their face, literally or figuratively? I'm sure you're at least aware of Ingrid Andress's recent unpopular rendition of the US national anthem. It was one of those what in the actual crap is happening moments, but what do you do as a performer after you've been at the center of something like this? As a performer, you make a commitment every time you work on a project. There's always a chance you might fall short of what's expected, so tune in this week to discover how to recover from a setback like this. I discuss how to take responsibility for what went wrong, and I give you my tips for transitioning to the next phase of your career after cleaning up your mess. Get full show notes, transcript, and more info here: https://www.amyadamscoaching.com/29

July 19, 202425 min

28. Unlocking Your Performance Potential: The Confidence Campaign

Have you been wishing you had the confidence to live your dreams? Maybe you don't know where to start, and you need some expert guidance to point you in the right direction? If this sounds like a familiar story, it's time to talk about the Confidence Campaign! Tune in this week to discover how to transform your confidence as a performer. I discuss how to change the way you receive positive and negative feedback as a performer, you'll learn about the impact of coaching as a method of growing your confidence, and I share exactly how you can get started! Get full show notes, transcript, and more info here: https://www.amyadamscoaching.com/28

July 12, 202459 min

27. What Makes a Great Public Speaker With Ted King

This week, I'm joined by my man, Ted King, who also happens to be one of my favorite public speakers. He has a voice that just grabs you and keeps you engaged, and that's why we're here together to share some public speaking tips, tools, and techniques that stand out to us and that we love thinking about when we're presenting to an audience. Join us on this episode as Ted shares his insights on what makes a great public speaker. We're exploring how your voice works as a mechanism, the importance of being aware of how you sound when you're presenting, how to stay connected to your audience, and our favorite tips for setting yourself up for success as a public speaker. Get full show notes, transcript, and more info here: https://www.amyadamscoaching.com/27

July 5, 202430 min

26. Inside the Mind of a Young Performer

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the minds of young performers? This episode is dedicated to finding out exactly what's happening in the brains of young performers, based on my scientific study of one: my own amazing, brilliant nine-year-old daughter, Emery Lake Miller. Tune in this week to discover what really goes on in the minds of young performers. I'm firing questions at my daughter and she's sharing what's going through her mind when she's onstage, how she processes criticism, where she gets her motivation, and she gives us an insight into how the young ones think about their future as performers. She's also interviewing me, taking me back in time to my days as a young performer. Get full show notes, transcript, and more info here: https://www.amyadamscoaching.com/26

June 28, 202426 min

25. Celebrating the Journey

As you move through your career as a performer, you'll learn lessons each and every step of the way. Some are difficult, some are joyous, and all of them will teach you something valuable. So, join me as I celebrate my journey and unpack the lessons I learned. Tune in this week to celebrate the countless lessons that are available to us as we walk the path of becoming performers. I discuss the experiences and the people that have thrown me a lifeline during challenging times, and you'll learn how to find the value in the lessons this journey presents you. Get full show notes, transcript, and more info here: https://www.amyadamscoaching.com/25

June 21, 202420 min

24. How Pain Can Make You a Powerful Performer

I have a process I go through any time I'm dealing with something difficult. It's important to focus on other mediums for inspiration, looking at art and life and the connection between the two. If you can embody a practice like the one I use – The Ivana Chubbuck Technique – this can help you immensely in embracing your emotions and channeling them into your performance. If you face hardship, loss, or tragedy, you don't just move through those emotions rapidly. You get to decide how you approach your tough, powerful emotions while you navigate the rest of your life, and in this episode, you'll learn how to use your emotions to inspire your performance, instead of becoming a victim of your circumstances. Get full show notes, transcript, and more info here: https://www.amyadamscoaching.com/24

June 14, 202422 min

23. The Show Must Go On…

When you're on tour performing, or even if you're preparing for a show locally, things may occur in your personal life that are incredibly difficult to process in that moment. You're immersed in your work as a performer, and everything else takes a backseat. Even when tragedy strikes, it's your duty as a performer to make sure the show goes on. This is the nature of being part of something bigger than yourself. Tune in this week to discover why the show must go on. I share stories of dealing with inner turmoil while out on tour and balancing my needs with the professional commitments I'd made, and you'll learn what you need to consider to get the support you need to make sure the show goes on. Get full show notes, transcript, and more info here: https://www.amyadamscoaching.com/23

June 7, 202423 min

22. How To Handle Nepotism as a Performer

It can feel disheartening, even frustrating, to put everything you have into getting a part only for it to go to someone who has a connection to the director or the writer or the theater owner. It doesn't necessarily mean that they're more talented than you, nor does it mean that they are less talented and didn't deserve it. Unfortunately, it's kind of just the way that it is. Join me as I talk about how easy it is for someone who isn't as well trained to stand out among trained performers for all the wrong reasons, what to do when nepotism shows up, and how to keep playing the game, even when it's frustrating. Get full show notes, transcript, and more info here: https://www.amyadamscoaching.com/22

May 31, 202423 min

21. 4 Confidence Hacks for Performers

As a performer, you need confidence. This is non-negotiable. When I think about confidence and the daily things performers can do to increase their confidence, four things come to mind, and I'm sharing all four of these confidence hacks on today's episode. Tune in this week to discover four confidence hacks for performers. Whether you're an aspiring performer or a professional, you'll learn how to show up with presence and confidence in everything you do, how to find a strong network that supports you as a performer, and I share a powerful way to reframe perceived criticism you receive as a performer. Get full show notes, transcript, and more info here: https://www.amyadamscoaching.com/21