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    Performance anxiety is a thing: How to deal with it

    Strategies for managing performance anxiety: Acknowledge it's normal, define your purpose, and focus on positive outcomes.

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Welcome! I’m Stephen P Brown — conductor, project manager, and mentor to leaders who want their work, teams, and lives to flourish with clarity, purpose, and joyful excellence. I translate the wisdom of performance, creativity, and culture into practical guidance that helps thoughtful people make meaningful progress without burning out. If you’re looking for fresh insight, steady encouragement, and a more beautiful way to lead and create, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more about my work here.

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