Stage Fright: The Truth About Confidence on Stage

Stage Fright: The Truth About Confidence on Stage

Why do some people look calm and confident on stage… while the rest of us feel like we’re being chased by a tiger?


In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois break down one of the biggest myths in communication:


Confidence on stage isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build.


From the amygdala’s panic signals to dopamine, mirror neurons, and the surprising relationship between ego and insecurity, we explore what’s really happening in your brain when all eyes are on you.


You’ll learn:

• Why nerves are normal — and how to use them

• The science behind fear, presence, and emotional states

• How authenticity beats perfection every time

• Why stories connect and slides don’t

• The tiny trick Pellegrino uses before big events

• And why the best presenters aren’t performers — they’re collaborators


Whether you pitch, teach, lead, or simply want to feel less terrified when speaking up in a room, this episode gives you practical, human tools you can use immediately.


Tune in — and discover why confidence isn’t being flawless… it’s being human in public.


Because a nugget a day keeps the dullness away.

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