6 tips for being more comfortable on camera

Do you feel your stomach turn in knots or knees buckle the moment the camera turns on or you have to step in front of a large audience? 🫠

I do! …seriously. I have horrible stage fright and I’ve been on TV for over 3 decades. 🫣 But choosing it as my career, I really had no choice but to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. So here are 6 things I am constantly thinking about/doing as I talk to the camera or a room full of people. None of these include *picture them in their underwear* but if that works for you, who am I to judge? 😉

1. Don’t memorize your script verbatim, focus on 3-5 bullet points
2. Picture yourself having a conversation with one person
3. Slow down when you speak
4. Breathe and move around
5. Don’t rehearse too much
6. Focus on your message

What tips would you add?!

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About Tamsen Fadal:
Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker, and menopause advocate. Known as social media’s midlife mentor, her candor and relatability have established her as a leading voice in the menopause space with a passionate, loyal social media audience of 3+ million.

Tamsen is the producer and executive producer of the PBS documentary The M Factor, Shredding the Silence on Menopause which is the first documentary of its kind confronting the neglected menopause crisis, challenging societal and medical shortcomings, and advocating for a revolutionary approach to women’s health. From the boardroom to the stage at SXSW to Capitol Hill, she advocates for policies that eliminate the stigma of menopause and foster a work environment where women feel comfortable discussing and managing their midlife health journey.

After more than three decades as a television news anchor, Tamsen made the bold decision to pivot her career towards women’s health advocacy. She’s the best friend helping guide women through midlife and beyond, acting as a one-stop resource for everything they need to know to live their best lives.

Equally passionate about health, Tamsen holds a certificate in holistic health coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), serves on the national board of Let’s Talk Menopause and is a strong voice in the fight against breast cancer after losing her mother to the disease in 1990.
Her regular media appearances include Oprah Daily, The Today Show, The New York Times, and The Harvard Business Review.

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[schermeenwashington]

Thank you for these tips. I always freeze up when I have to speak before an audience. I don't like all eyes on me.

[TheEmmanic]

I'm a London Tour Guide and have been public speaking for over 20 years. Excellent advice on this video.

[Tony-huuk]

I really appreciate that strength and resolve that a person has to have to be on camera, I mean along with being photogenic a person has to be ok with the whole world looking at them, this can't be easy.

[Period-mwfw]

Omg a cliffhanger I wanna know the rest 😢

[saluma]

Just love how u did ur nails this time, i know u love the pointy nails, but these squared ones make ur hands look gorgeous!!

[magdalenanissinen]

Great advice, thank you! Also, love that dress.

[tonynunez]

Love your subject and be ready to answer any questions. The more you know, the easier it is.

[chitweak]

The way her demeanor and voice change when she said just focus on the person you talking too was so seductive

[HughMullan-thoz]

Excellent advice!

Your dress is stunning btw. 🙂

[TMHAKRN]

😢 frightening to be standing and
Others
more than listening are
Judging you....
Continuously 😅
We tend to stumble
Nice points...

[michelleloveday]

Wow, you have a great technique. it's working well for you. ❤

[StamperWendy]

I decided to face my fears & did 3 scary things in one week (now I do all 3, all the time, no worries) 😊

[johnzurek]

😊 thank you for sharing, you're gorgeous!!!!

[sd-sd]

Make your most important point immediately, than close with it... Love your points....and btw you did what I suggested 😉 Good luck I like your tik toks

[SwimswithSharks]

Great tips, Thanks! I need a link to that dress or at least the name of the label!!!

[AKACitizan]

I’m going global in the next six months as a writer.
I never thought of anything until I saw the movie Argylle - now I’m nervous.

[OnlyFashions]

Yeah 👍 I’m also nervous on my channel, especially with my poor English speaking

[dmmchugh]

The video didn't include all the tips.

[marciarecinos]

It's been along time, but all are good points, o talk to fast as latina, thank u

[truenorthtarot]

I have a feeling this is gonna b my future😱