{"id":1145,"date":"2014-02-27T12:25:45","date_gmt":"2014-02-27T12:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.indigobusiness.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1145"},"modified":"2024-02-29T15:44:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T15:44:13","slug":"presentation-panic-how-to-control-your-nerves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpblog.indigobusiness.co.uk\/presentation-panic-how-to-control-your-nerves\/","title":{"rendered":"Presentation Panic! How to Control Your Nerves"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Keep<\/a>

Keep calm, breathe & turn nerves to energy<\/p><\/div>\n

Public speaking is a top fear for many people. It\u2019s okay to be afraid as long as you try to keep that fear at bay when you give a presentation. You can be successful and be remembered by your audience. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n

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  1. Do something physical before the presentation<\/strong> \u2013 take deep breaths, press your hands together to relieve tension, do muscle-relaxation exercises, take a walk, run on the spot, do aerobics, jog.<\/li>\n
  2. During the presentation, concentrate on taking full, deep breaths<\/strong>. Oxygen will improve both your nerves and your voice projection.<\/li>\n
  3. Start with thank-yous and housekeeping<\/strong>. Review the agenda. Tell the audience what you\u2019re going to tell them.<\/li>\n
  4. Admit to yourself that nervousness is part of doing it.<\/strong> A little “motivational stress” is a good thing. Turn your nervousness into energy.<\/li>\n
  5. Surround yourself with friendly people before your presentation.<\/strong> Expert speakers routinely use this technique. By surrounding yourself with people before your presentation, you reduce the impact of switching from being “off the stage” to being “on the stage.”<\/li>\n
  6. Most important: the big secret to overcoming nervousness is organizing your presentation clearly.<\/strong> Research shows that the major reason people feel stage fright stems from worrying that they will forget what they want to say \u2013 i.e., suffer “brain cramps.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If, like many people, you dread that all important presentation, then take a look at our Skilled Presenter™ open workshop schedule.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0 A two-day survival guide teaches you top tips, tools and secrets to mastering presentations.<\/p>\n

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    Article written By: Roger HB Davies – Think on Your Feet International, Inc<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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