Before You Speak: The Pre-Game Rituals That Actually Work

Before You Speak: The Pre-Game Rituals That Actually Work

Most speakers sabotage themselves before they even get on stage.

Some wing it. Others over-hype themselves. Many cling to lucky charms or last-minute cramming. The result? Nerves, shaky delivery, and lost connection with the audience.

In this solo episode, John shares a practical pre-game system you can actually use to get stage-ready without superstition or overthinking.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Reset your mindset in two minutes with Stoic reframing, box breathing, and a simple nerves-to-excitement shift.
  • Prepare your body and voice with easy warm-ups (that won’t make you look ridiculous backstage).
  • Prime your message by locking in your opening, closing, and key beats — without cramming.
  • Avoid common pre-game mistakes that drain your energy or ramp up nerves.

Whether you’re about to step on stage, record a podcast, or present to your team, these tools will help you show up calm, confident, and connected.

👉 Next time: John speaks with Joel Benge about Message Mastery and why tech leaders need to “talk good” (his words, not mine).

👉 Coming soon: A solo deep dive on the ethics of influence and the tricky line between genuine credibility and manufactured status.

🎥 For behind-the-scenes extras and visuals, subscribe to the YouTube channel: Present Influence

Visit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Radiance Quiz and discover your Charisma Quotient.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Pre-Game Preparation

01:03 Personal Story: Overcoming Stage Fright

02:37 Mental Preparation Techniques

03:30 Breathing Exercises for Calmness

06:34 Vocal Warm-Ups and Physical Preparation

09:41 Effective Rehearsal Strategies

16:45 Common Pre-Game Mistakes to Avoid

21:05 Final Tips and Conclusion

For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedIn

You can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluence

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