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CONQUERING YOUR FEAR OF PRESENTING 4 KEY STRATEGIES GovindVaghashia.net
CONFIDENCE IS KEY The first few steps in the process of overcoming your fear involves preparedness. It’s preparedness that builds confidence, so here is some advice that can keep the nerves at bay.
KNOW YOUR SUBJECT WELL The best way to communicate authority is to be an authority. Make sure your presentation is well-researched and that you are keeping good notes along the way. As you prepare, pull the best bits from your research and rework them into messaging that your audience will understand. The better you know your subject, the easier it will be to communicate those concepts.
BE FULLY PREPARED The best way to communicate authority is to be an authority. Make sure your presentation is well-researched and that you are keeping good notes along the way. As you prepare, pull the best bits from your research and rework them into messaging that your audience will understand. The better you know your subject, the easier it will be to communicate those concepts.
WRITE THE WAY YOU SPEAK These words are coming from you; they should sound like it. Don’t turn into Ernest Hemingway. Write how you speak, and don’t worry about things like punctuation, paragraph structure, etc. This is a script or outline you’re preparing. Be prepared to editorialize and ad-lib, even if you are working from a full, pre-written manuscript.
DO NOT PRACTICE IN A MIRROR This goes back to the point about looking and sounding strange. It will not help you to critique your own facial expressions, vocal intonations, your looks, your hair, or anything else while you practice. You will be well-dressed and well-groomed for your presentation. You also won’t be watching yourself, so what’s the point in practicing that way?