It is no secret that many people do not like to
get up in front of an audience to give a presentation. The simple fear of presenting often
creates a great amount of nervous energy for a speaker. If this situation strikes you, what
can you do with this nervous energy?
The best presenters learn how to take their nervous
energy and transform it into presentation presence! By practicing the exercise tips below, you
to can turn your fear into a presentation strength. Go for it!
Exercise A: Breathe - Relax - Breathe
Take some deep breaths. Let the air out slowly. Repeat.
Stretch your muscles. Start with your neck, legs and arms.
Repeat the breathing exercises.
Finally, take a moment and close your eyes. Focus
on being totally relaxed and prepared. Open your eyes and you should be ready to go!
Exercise B: The Walk
Take a few minutes and stroll through the presentation
room before your audience arrives. Visualize yourself giving a successful presentation in various
spots in the room. The goal is to make the room feel as if it were your space for success!
Exercise C: Greetings
Take the fear out of the "audience" by greeting them
as they enter the room. Say "hello", shake their hands, and start building "friendship" bridges. This
simple action can take the mystery out of an audience and help you gain immediate impact as a presenter.
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