Tuesday, June 7, 2011

12 Ways to Minimize Fear and Anxiety in Presentation

How to Minimize Fear and Anxiety in Presentation?

Minimize Fear and Anxiety in Presentation
  1. Know the audience — do your homework.
  2. Prepare, prepare, prepare.
  3. Be confident — know the purpose of your presentation.
  4. Don't memorize your presentation —know it so well, you own it.
  5. Know more about your subject than you need to.
  6. Prepare and rehearse a power opening and close.
  7. Practice with your visuals and equipment.
  8. Be yourself — pretend you are talking to your friends and don't strive for perfection—the audience will forgive mistakes.
  9. Arrive early — meet audience members and keep eye contact with a few of them during your talk.
  10. Remember the three E's
    • Earned the right—talk about something you know, and know you know.
    • Eager to Share—talk about something you have a deep desire to share with your audience.
    • Excited about the topic—talk about something you are passionate about.
  11. Control "butterflies" by:
    • Taking deep breaths, stretch, and do some physical activity.
    • Giving yourself a pep talk—put things in perspective and know the audience is rooting for you.
    • Visualizing a successful presentation.
  12. Remember to have fun.

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