PRESENTATION OUTLINE
STAGE FRIGHT
Anxiety over the prospect of giving
a speech in front of an audience
51% - Afraid of snakes
40% - Speaking before a group
42% - Speaking before a group
28% - Afraid of dying
ADRENALINE
A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
POSITIVE NERVOUSNESS
Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation.
Acquire speaking experience
prepare, prepare, prepare
use the power of visualization
Know that most nervousness is not visible
more tips
- Be at your best physically and mentally
- Provide an outlet for your extra adrenaline
- Take a couple slow, deep breaths
- Work HARD on your introduction
more tips
- Make eye contact with members of audience
- Concentrate on communicating
- Use visual aids
