- Take several deep breaths; let your shoulders relax. When nervous, we tend to take short breaths and scrunch up our shoulders, adding to tension.
- Talk to your audience beforehand, if you can. Making small talk while you're setting up for the presentation will help you connect with your audience and assume a more conversational tone during your part of the presentation.
- Know your material. If you know your stuff and are passionate about what you're going to say, your nerves will settle down moments after you start speaking.
- Keep your hands loose. Shake them out before you enter the room if you have to. By all means, keep them out of your pockets. Rattling change is a nervous habit and it's really annoying.
- Look up and smile. It may feel twitchy at first, but this will require you to lift up your eyebrows and move your face muscles - - all much better than looking down and frowning.
- Envision how good you'll feel when it's over and you've done a fabulous job.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Plan, Prepare, Practice, and Present
Six tips to combat anxiety before the big presentation:
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