It is
entirely natural to feel nervous before making a presentation.
Many seasoned
teachers, lectures and other presenters feel nervous beforehand despite having
given hundreds of presentation. The same is true of actors and actresses,
celebrities, politicians , preachers and other people working in the media or
in the public eye.
Fortunately,
there are some tries and tested strategies and technique to manage your nerves
so that you can concentrate on delivering an effective and engaging
presentation.
Managing
Presentation Nerves.
Leading up
to the presentation.
Prepare
It is essential
to always be well prepared and well rehearsed in order to feel confident.
Do not fixate on the presentation delivery at the expense of good preparation.
Spend time preparing, good preparation. Knowing your subject well, and knowing what oyu are going to sya how you are going to say it, will boost your confidence and help reduce your nerves.
Think of a presentation like an iceberg; wha toyu audience sees the delivery – is a small percentage of the whole. What goes on out of sight, the planning and preparation. Should make up the blk of the work.
Rehearse
Practice
your presentation; rehearse to family, friends or just of a mirror. Listen to
any feedback. Check your timing. Speak slowly and think about the types of
questions that your audience may have.
If possible
visit the presentation venue before the event to see the room layout and check
what facilities are available. His will help ensure that everything runs
smoothly on the day and help you visualise giving your presentation, which can
help reduce feelings of nervousness.
Keep You
mind and Body Healthy
Nervousness
can be heightened if you’re feeling 100%.
Avoid
alcohol the night before and on the day of your presentation. Reduce or avoid
your caffeine intake form coffee, tea and other sources.
Try to engage in some exercise the day before your presentation. This will not only release endorphins, which make you feel better, but exercise will also make it more likely that your’s sleep well and feel more refreshed on the day of your presentation. See our pages The importance of exercise and the importance of sleeps for more information. Eat healthy. If you’re feeling nervous then you may not feel like eating. However eating something healthy. Fruit and vegetables are always good choices, will make you feel better and give you the energy you need to get through presentation day.
Immediately
before the presentation.
When you
feel nervous immediately before a presentation, the following strategies and
exercise should help you.
Practice
Deep Breathing.
Adrenalin
causes your breathing to shallow. By deliberately breathing deeply, your brian get
the oxygen it needs and the slower pace will trick your body into believing you
are calmer. This also helps with voice quivers, which can occur when your breathing
is shallow and irregular.
Drink
water.
Adrenalin can cause a dry mouth, which in trun leads to getting toungue-tied. Have a glass or bottle of water handy and take sips before you start your presentation and occasionally during your presentation, especially when you wish to pause or emphasize a point. Take care not take large ulps or water.
Chew Gum
Chewing
gum before a presentation may helps you feelmore relaxed. Research has shown
that the act of chewing can increase your alertness and help to reduce anxiety.
It is usually best toget rid of the ugm when you start your presentation.
Use
Visualization Techniques.
Imagine
that you are delivering your presentation to an audience that is interested,
enthused, simling and reacting positively. Cement this positive image in your
mind. And recall it just before you are ready to start.
Self –Masssage.
Press and
massage your forehead to energize the front of the brain and speech centre.
Relaxation
Exercise.
Although you
may not feel relaxed before you give presentation relxation, exercise can help.
Try the following relaxation exercise, but do not continue with them if they
couse an y paion or discomfort although remember that you may use some muscles
you have not exercised for a while and so feel a little stiff afterwards.
Quick
Relaxation Exercise.
Ø Stand in an easy position with you
feet one pace apart, kness “unlock” and not rigidly pushed back, spine straight
shoudlers not tense, and head balanced, Try to keep your face muscles relaxed
by not clenching you’re your teeth together.
Ø Now stetch SLOWLY upward ,aim to
touch the ceilng but keep your feet on the floor. Hten flop forward form the
waist bending like a rag doll- oyur arms and head totally unsupported and
relaxed.
Ø Straighten up SLOWLY, almost verbra as if you were [puppet
and a gaint puppet master was pulling you up by the strings keeping your head
until last, when you are standing in your original easy position.
Repeat this
exercise three times.
Alternatively
you can relax in a chair.
Ø Sit comfortably with your lowetr
spine pressed into the back of the chair.
Ø Raise your arms above your head and stretch
as high as possible.
Ø Release your arms to your and bend
forwards with your legs stretched out and stretch your arms out far as
possible.
Ø Return to your starting position.
Repeat this exercise three times.
During the presentation.
May people find that once they are actually giving their presentation
or speech they feel a lot better and more relaxed. But it’s important to remember
to:
Pause
Just before yous tart talking. Pause, make eye contact, and smile. This last moment of peace is very
relaxing and give you time to adjust to ebign the centre of attention.
Smile
Smiling is a natural
relaxant that sends positive chemical messages through your body. Smiling and maintaining
eye contact also help you build rapport
with your audience.
Slow Down.
Soeak more slowly that you would in a conversation. And leave longer pauses between
sentences. This slower pace will calm you sown. And it will also make you
easier to hear, especially at the back of a longer room.
Move around
Move around a little during your presentation as this will expend of your nervous energy. However, try not to pace backwards and forwards or rock on your heels, as these activities can be distracting or irritating on to your audience.
Stop Thinking About Yourself.
Remember that the audience is there is to get some
information and that it is your job to put that information across to them. Try
to put your nerves aside and think about communicating your message as
effectively as possible.
After the event
It’s important to
focus on the positive of you presentation once you’ve finished. Experience is
the single most affective way to overcoming presentation nerves and delivering
better presentation in the future.
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