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Dicko: Hayley, hair looks great by the way. Curls are good for you. I've got to say, look, I don't think you're a natural at this. You have to work really hard at everything you do and it's pleasing to see the way you're moving in the right direction. I think that was a really tough song to chose. Some of those timings in there, it was a bit like a maths exam at times for me trying to keep up. But I think it's a really good style for you. That type of song. That type of artist, George as well. The only problem I have with you, I've had it for the past few weeks, is I can see you concentrating and I can hear you thinking about what you're trying to do as you're doing it and I don't know. Sometimes I just think if you could switch all of that off and just let yourself go a bit I think you'd be a lot better for it. But that was very good.

Hayley Jensen#17

PerformanceTechniqueEffortFocusRelaxation

About this quote

What does it mean?
While praising the effort and style, the speaker notes visible concentration during the song and suggests relaxing for better results.
In plain terms
You look good and work hard, but you seem too focused on the mechanics; let go more.
What can you take from it?
Relaxing during a performance can improve natural flow and audience connection.

Where it applies

  • public speaking
  • artistic performance
  • presentations

Putting it to work

  • practice until automatic
  • focus on feeling not mechanics

Questions to consider

  • How much thought is too much during performance?
  • When do you feel most free?

Another view

Over-analysis during execution can hinder spontaneity and emotional delivery.

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