#412: My Live Video Secrets For Feeling Confident & Calm (Even When You're Not)

Published: Nov. 30, 2021, 8:01 a.m.

b'All the greats have a routine.\\n Before every match, Rafael Nadal situates his socks so they\\u2019re exactly the same height, no more than 15 cm high, and the sponsor\\u2019s logo is parallel to the ground.\\n John Legend eats half a rotisserie chicken before every show. (Hey, whatever works!)\\xa0\\n Before going onstage, Game of Thrones actor Kit Harington kisses a crucifix three times, eats three Haribo gummy bears, and takes (yep) three sips of water.\\n Superstition or not, athletes, artists, and leaders of all walks have found unique ways to get in the zone.\\xa0Helping yourself into a place where you feel confident and ready to tackle the task in front of you? I\\u2019ll cosign that, every time!\\n That\\u2019s why in this episode, I\\u2019m talking about the different routines that I\\u2019ve developed over the years that help me go live on video with confidence, regardless of how I feel.\\n Because I\\u2019ll be honest, being on video has NEVER been in my comfort zone... it still isn\\u2019t.\\n But after years of practice, I\\u2019ve found a few foolproof rituals to get me in the zone and help me deliver content on video that I feel really great about (even if I didn\\u2019t feel like pressing the GO LIVE button.)\\n But here\\u2019s the kicker! Not all live video is created equally. So in this episode, I\\u2019m sharing what I do before Facebook Lives, live Q&As, and my masterclasses to prepare for the unique pressures of different styles of live video.\\n You\\u2019ll walk away with specific examples and inspiration for your own pre-video routines so you can show up more readily for your audience, feel more confident, and hit your live-video stride much sooner.\\n You can leverage live video in your business, even if the idea makes you break out in hives. You owe it to your audience to share what you have for them...and after you\\u2019ve gone live a time or two, I think you\\u2019ll realize this whole live video thing isn\\u2019t as scary as we make it out to be.\\n Here\\u2019s a glance at this episode...\\n [03:38] You need an easy setup. Keep your equipment and location simple.\\n [05:58] It\'s a lot easier when you do your video consistently. Doing video on a regular basis can make it become just a part of how you do business.\\xa0\\n [07:22] Create your own routine! I have three routines for three different types of videos.\\xa0\\n [17:52] Here are 3 steps you can use to create confidence on video! 1. Set things up, like your location and equipment, so video is easy. 2. Identify the types of videos you are going to do and create a routine for each of them. 3. Do video more often so it\'s not a novelty -- I suggest at least once a week.\\n Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts\\n "I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \\u201cWrite a Review.\\u201d Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!\\n Also, if you haven\\u2019t done so already, follow the podcast. I\\u2019m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you\\u2019re not follwing, there\\u2019s a good chance you\\u2019ll miss out. Follow now!'