On this week’s ep, I wanted to give you the mini survival guide I needed when I first decided under a decade ago that I wanted to put myself out there more. Whether it’s public speaking, musical performances or hair competitions - putting yourself out there can be SO nerve-wracking and anxiety evoking. So if you are someone who struggles with any kind of public speaking, presenting, performing or delivering your work - no matter what it is, this episode is for you.
As a professional speaker - I’ve given talks to intimate rooms of 10 right through to an exhibition space full of 1,700 people. I’ve said yes to umpiring a live tennis match for the Australian Open on actual courts in front of real crowds in real stadiums and catwalked for a global audience on the actual Miss Universe stage as AUSTRALIA. I’m an actor  and  also a TV presenter who gives political and social opinions on national television … with an hour’s notice of the agenda. And bloody hell - I still get those ‘pre-performance’ nerves.
But over the years - my background in Psychology and Management, former corporate career and lived experience has taught me a thing or two about mastering those nerves. And I want to share my top 8 tips to help you do the same. You’ve got this. For guest or topic suggestions, or to submit a question to the ‘Ask Maria’ hotline, email Blake@dm.org.au and follow Maria at @mariathattil.

On this week’s ep, I wanted to give you the mini survival guide I needed when I first decided under a decade ago that I wanted to put myself out there more. Whether it’s public speaking, musical performances or hair competitions - putting yourself out there can be SO nerve-wracking and anxiety evoking. So if you are someone who struggles with any kind of public speaking, presenting, performing or delivering your work - no matter what it is, this episode is for you. As a professional speaker - I’ve given talks to intimate rooms of 10 right through to an exhibition space full of 1,700 people. I’ve said yes to umpiring a live tennis match for the Australian Open on actual courts in front of real crowds in real stadiums and catwalked for a global audience on the actual Miss Universe stage as AUSTRALIA. I’m an actor  and  also a TV presenter who gives political and social opinions on national television … with an hour’s notice of the agenda. And bloody hell - I still get those ‘pre-performance’ nerves. But over the years - my background in Psychology and Management, former corporate career and lived experience has taught me a thing or two about mastering those nerves. And I want to share my top 8 tips to help you do the same. You’ve got this. For guest or topic suggestions, or to submit a question to the ‘Ask Maria’ hotline, email <a href="mailto:Blake@dm.org.au">Blake@dm.org.au</a> and follow Maria at @mariathattil.

Join TV presenter, author and former Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil weekly where she talks sex, feminism, love, personal development, pop culture, social issues and hosts cool guests. The aim? That you feel more connected to others, and confident to celebrate your differences and exercise agency over your own life. Nothing is off the table.

For guest or topic suggestions, or to submit a question to the ‘Ask Maria’ hotline, email mailto:Blake@dm.org.au and follow Maria at @mariathattil.

Join TV presenter, author and former Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil weekly where she talks sex, feminism, love, personal development, pop culture, social issues and hosts cool guests. The aim? That you feel more connected to others, and confident to celebrate your differences and exercise agency over your own life. Nothing is off the table.
For guest or topic suggestions, or to submit a question to the ‘Ask Maria’ hotline, email mailto:Blake@dm.org.au and follow Maria at @mariathattil.

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