5 tips to remmember before your presentation

The worst part that could ever happen in every presentation is to forget most of the information that you are presenting and start to feel uneasy once you make your way to the stage. Although most of us are aware that the audience has nothing to do with all the anxiety that we suffer from, we cannot deny the fact that they are one of the reasons why it is not easy to overcome stage fright. Whether for school or for business purposes, we must spend adequate amount of time to set up all the materials that we will be using and ensure that they are working perfectly prior the presentation. The reason why we do this preparation is to avoid any mistakes which could eventually lead to embarrassment as we work our way to the end of the presentation. Some of us may ask others for different techniques of coping with stage fright anxiety, but unfortunately there is no guarantee that it will work the same way as it is for them. For a presentation to flow smoothly, a well conducted introduction is a good starting point that can build our confidence and visualize a successful outcome. The following outlines five of the most effective strategies that I find really helpful when preparing for a presentation.

Ø     Review your topic thoroughly – Probably one of the most important strategies for overcoming concern of making mistakes and develop a better peace of mind. Once you are confident enough about your topic, you can somehow increase the audience engagement and perhaps encourage them to participate by asking their opinions towards certain issues regarding your topic.  

Ø    Keep practicing – Rehearse one week prior to presentation either to a friend or in front of the mirror to identify any necessary corrections that will enhance the quality of your presentation. Nothing is perfect but if you put a lot of effort practising, you would feel a huge relief once your presentation is finished. 

Ø     Check all the materials – If you are in business and conducting a presentation in power point, you must go over with all the slides to ensure that they are working correctly. Also if you have a chance, have it tested in the room where you are presenting to prevent any unexpected malfunction with the equipment. 

Ø     Do not present with an empty stomach – Being hungry during a presentation could potentially lessen our ability to concentrate. When you are hungry your most likely to be distracted thinking what will you eat after the presentation causing you to be in a hurry.

Ø     Time your presentation – Most of us should keep track of time especially if the presentation is longer than 15 minutes. Time yourself during rehearsal as well as the intervals on each of the power point slides to know how much information you are explaining in each of the slides.

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Preparing for your presentation