Performing Arts

The Challenges

Performers don’t fail because of lack of talent. They struggle when pressure, stress, and burnout get in the way.

  • 16–60% of musicians experience clinically significant performance anxiety (Kenny et al., 2018; McLean Hospital, 2025).
  • 25% of actors report “debilitating” performance anxiety during their careers (Equity UK, 2022).
  • 20.8% of professional dancers show moderate to severe symptoms of mental health disorders such as depression or generalized anxiety (van Winden et al., 2023).
  • Musicians are 5× more likely to suffer depression and 10× more likely to show anxiety symptoms compared to the general population (Entertainment Assist, 2016).
  • Burnout and perfectionism are tightly linked—performers with high perfectionist concerns face significantly higher stress and emotional exhaustion (Stoeber & Eismann, 2021).
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The Solution

At Brian Hite Global, we dismantle the illusion of pressure and reframe stress so performers can thrive on stage, in rehearsal, and beyond.

Our FACTs™ Framework—Focus, Arousal, Confidence, Tenacity—helps artists:

  • Control attention and stay present in the spotlight.
  • Regulate arousal to avoid performance anxiety spikes.
  • Build confidence rooted in preparation, not perfectionism.
  • Sustain motivation through rejection, auditions, and career instability.
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The FACTs™ Framework

Your blueprint for thriving in high-stakes environments

  • FOCUS
    Direct attention to what matters most.
Cut through distractions and anchor on the task at hand.
  • AROUSAL
    Regulate your energy levels.
    Use activation—not anxiety—to fuel performance.
  • CONFIDENCE
    Believe in both your skills and that success is possible.

    Confidence = Can Do + Can Happen.
  • TENACITY
    Stay with it.

    Reframe challenges, reinforce your resources, and keep moving forward.

The Outcomes

When athletes apply FACTs™, the results are clear:

Sharper Focus

Psychological skills training improves concentration and reduces distraction during performance, boosting accuracy and quality (Ballıkaya & Saraç, 2024).

More Consistency

Roughly 78% of studies confirm resilience training improves performance stability under pressure (Hsieh et al., 2023).

Confidence Restored

Interventions reduce performance anxiety by 20–30%, leading to steadier execution on stage (Lin et al., 2024).

Motivation Sustained

Performers supported with autonomy and balance show significantly higher persistence rates in their careers (García Calvo et al., 2010).

Healthier Performers

Counseling and mental skills programs lead to measurable improvements in both well-being and performance outcomes (Theeboom et al., 2014).

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How We Help

6-Week Intensives (Max 10 Athletes)

Small-group cohorts capped at 10 participants. Over six weeks, performers train together using the FACTs™ framework through guided exercises, accountability, and live application. Designed for breakthroughs in focus, composure, and confidence.

High-Stakes 1:1 Coaching

Personalized support for actors, musicians, dancers, or singers preparing for critical auditions, performances, or tours. Sessions target clarity, composure, and consistent delivery under scrutiny.

Workshops

Interactive sessions for ensembles, productions, schools, and arts organizations. Equip performers, directors, and instructors with a shared language and tools to reduce stress and prevent burnout.

Retainers

Ongoing partnerships that embed FACTs™ practices into an organization’s culture. Combines workshops, intensives, and direct access to ensure performers and leaders sustain peak mental performance.

Don’t let pressure, stress, or burnout steal the stage.

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