S1 Ep #8: My two-part process to help you find clarity, confidence, and calm before any big artistic event
What if preparing for a big performance didn't have to feel overwhelming, rigid, or all-consuming?
In this episode, I'm sharing the exact framework I use with my coaching clients to help them create their own personal process — one that supports not just their playing, but supports them as a whole human — both leading up to a big event and on the day itself.
Whether you're preparing for an audition, competition, recital, solo or orchestral feature, or any meaningful creative project, this episode will help you find more clarity, ease, and confidence in how you prepare — without defaulting to burnout or grind.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to identify a target feeling to guide your preparation (instead of letting anxiety run the show)
- What to intentionally bring into your process — and what to leave out
- How to structure your prep using a whole-person approach, not just more practice
- How to build a supportive day-of plan that helps you feel grounded and ready, regardless of outcome
- What to include in your personal performance toolkit
This episode is for you if:
- You're going for something important and feel unsure on how to best support yourself in your preparation
- You tend to overpractice, overthink, or obsess leading up to a bit event
- You want a process that supports both your standards AND your well-being
- You want a calmer, clearer, more enjoyable experience — both on and off stage
- This is a practical, reflective episode — so you may want to grab a pen and paper, or save it to revisit later as needed.
- And if you decide you don't want to navigate this process alone: https://mindfulopus.com/#contact
