Monday 13 February 2012

Before Presentation

Following are some relatively simple and common tips to handle stage fright before the presentation.
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  • Preparation. Be prepared for your presentation by thoroughly researching your topic
  • Know your audience.  Try and find out the mind set of people you are going to speak to  and be prepared to answer any question that the audiences might have for you.  
  • Rehearse extensively. Practice your entire presentation before friends and family to build confidence. Also practice with slides to harbour any last minute surprise.  
  • Stress reduction- Breath deeply and take a sip of water to calm your nerves down, convert your fear into excitement. 
  • Be confident. Your confidence will not only help you feel sure of yourself but also make you appear composed on the stage and will be less likely to fall a victim to stage fright.
  • Believe in your cause. You are here for a reason and you have something worth talking about. 
  • Everyone feels it. Most of us feel nervous and you're definitely not alone. The only difference between them and you is that they overcame it, and so can you.
  • Be inspired by others. take inspiration from other avid speakers preferably by someone who has spoken on the same subject. Observe their demeanor, how they moved, what they wore. How they engaged the audience and how did the audience react to them.
By utilizing these simple steps of ample preparation, knowledge of your audience, rehearsing, breathing exercise, confidence, and thorough knowledge of your subject, you are bound to be on the right path for a confident presentation that will fully engage your audience and make you the star of the show!!