The Mental Warm-Up

After the physical reset, add a mental warm-up. Visualize the first 30 seconds as a process: feet grounded, first line steady, breath available, next sentence ready.

Many athletes and coaches use process visualization rather than only outcome visualization. They rehearse performing each movement correctly, not just standing on the podium. Apply it to speaking - visualize your gestures, eye contact, and pauses, not the standing ovation.