Heart racing, palms sweating, labored breathing? No, you're not having a heart attack -- it's stage fright! If speaking in public makes you feel like you're fighting for your life, you're not alone. But the better you understand your body's reaction, the more likely you are to overcome it. Mikael Cho advises how to trick your brain and steal the show. [Directed by Robertino Zambrano, narrated by Mikael Cho, music by Adam Alexander & John Romeo].

Mikael Cho: The science of stage fright (and how to overcome it)

The science of stage fright (and how to overcome it)

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