How do you manage stage fright and fatigue when hosting long events?

Know your material, but don't just deliver your material. Connect with other speakers at transitional moments, connect and talk to the audience about their experiences so far - not just "how's everyone doing" but making eye contact and asking a question. Making a personal connection with individuals helps create a more relaxed environment for both yourself and the audience.

My advice for people who struggle with stage fright is to remember that their audience wants them to succeed as much as they do. They are on your side (unless they're middle schoolers, middle schoolers want you to fail) As for Fatigue, it is an issue especially vocally if you have a bad sound system or the audience is loud. The best thing to do is remain at a consistent level, drink lots of water and command the stage.

Practise maketh a person perfect! Even better to practise and re Ord yourself on camera with expressions , intonation and inflections..

Practice until it’s perfect and then make sure you’re still practicing. Go over your routine on strangers everywhere and learn how to finagle your way into other conversations or ice breakers.

Take the time to create content that is meaningful to the audience. Prepare some thoughtful scripted moments but leave enough space to connect and interact with the audience on a personal level.

I find for me that getting involved with the people at a event prior to going on stage or wherever remember there names locate them in the group, crowed or whatever you have and make eye contact with them say there names act like you are talking to them and every body else is just hearing you. Know your talking points and blend that into your normal conversation. You want to stay relaxed and just act like you do normally. After a few minutes you are calm and not even thinking about it.

Pranayam anulom vilom works magic as it circulates the Pran Shakti within your body.and the Nadis. It helps ground you, focus accentuated, distraction minimal. Deep breathe in white light exhale black smoke till u are relaxed completely Shithil. Smile can win battles, and that is your best costume. Keep chanting your affirmations, I am a Diva, I cast a spell on my audience, I am the best speaker etc.

It's important to realize that no problem has ever been solved by panicking. Take a breath and focus on the present, not the past. The only way forward is forward. Operate from the assumption that the job needs to be done, and you are the only one who can do it. And remember, your performance (good or bad) has no effect on your self-worth, unless you let it be.

This is so true! If you mess up you have to go with it! They only know what you tell them so if you seem confident they will believe you. However if you seem nervous it will make them nervous and uncomfortable. I hand been MC-ing events for 30 years and part of the trick is wanting to be there. Talk to them like they are your friends, let them in on sone thing! Have fun- you signed up to do it so act like you belong there!

Keep sipping on warm water with honey and lime constantly..try keeping 2 flasks one with the above and and one with cumin water

Discover your assets your strong points which maybe. Cracking jokes. Crooning a line related to the Event, like for a fashion show opening I entered with "She's got the looks"! Or suddenly at a function where I was a guest a mike was thrust in my hand and the host Brides mother expected me to engage the audience as the event was going down and she wanted the torchlights of all guest's to be on n on the couple I simply sprung into the song Boogie woodies! "You put your right hand in you put your right hand out and wave it all around, do the boogie woogie. Turn yourself. That's what it's all about! Now switch the mobile to the next hand & repeat! " it became a sensation and an activity.. use your positive quality. could be a stand up joke

Every audience member has a unique story. When you run out of material, start a conversation with one or two of them, and new material will appear.

The more you involve your audience the more they feel at home and in the mode. And of course it keeps them engaged. Some emcee's want to make it all about them, but it's about driving client objectives. I have always found games, icebreakers to be great at keeping the audience from engaging more with their phones than the host on stage.

Cue cards with a little tips to manage faux pas will go a long way to be a show saver! So what I mentioned above keep a COllection of jokes , stories , songs related to the kind of event you are doing, handy in one line on cue cards, so that you immediately remember and recall. For example conducting a show in Dubai I had a real story cum joke, that happened with me In Dubai! With my funny Arabic accent and mimicry I had the audience in splits!

It's important to remember the perspective of your audience. Most of the time they come in not knowing what's supposed to happen, so they probably can't tell a minor glitch has even occurred, unless you point it out with your reaction. Move forward, come what may, and they may be none the wiser. For everything else, always have a joke in your pocket. It lightens the mood and builds back your confidence.

Rest your voice, not just your body. Peppermints help soothe the throat, but try not to stress it further once you're off-stage. An active day schedule can affect your sleep schedule, too. A hot shower allows you to relax the body, while the time alone allows for self-reflection. That way you can quiet the mind before bed.

Good days are something to remember fondly, but bad days don't have to stress you out further. There are many more days before you, and all sharp edges are dulled with time. When you realize this, it is easier to not take problems so personally, or even to drop them entirely.

Before the event, learn as much as possible about the organization/event you will be hosting. You may retain only some information; however, if there is a lull during the event, you can often recall something and improvise to keep things flowing.