Presentations can be a very daunting thing to most people. It is very common to feel nervous and anxious when considering giving a presentation.
Public speaking is cited as one of the most common fears. After all, I'm sure we are all familiar with the trope of 'dreaming you have to speak and aren't wearing any clothes'. This illuminates the fact that being exposed in any sense in front of a group of people is something that causes a lot of stress. It is unsurprising, as presentations require many different skills, and require a person to 'keep many balls in the air' so to speak. Forgetting what you are talking about, having others notice your nerves, or having an unreceptive audience are just a few of the main causes for concern.
On a personal level, I felt extreme anxiety when faced with the idea of presentation. I think it’s just the abstract concept of standing at the top of a room with a lot of people looking at you that sets these nerves off. In my opinion practice is the best policy. The more you practice the less nervous you will become, familiarised with the topic, become accustomed to the idea of giving presentation etc. I would advise any individual delivering a presentation to ensure they pick a topic they are familiar with. This eliminates the problem of unexpected questions being thrown at you towards the end of the presentation.
Overall my advice would be not to panic at the thought of a presentation. The more relaxed you are, the easier it will be to deliver. Nervousness can often make you speak more quickly than intended. An effort to remain calm will pay off in the quality of your presentation all round. Finally pretending there is nobody else in the room is a strategy that I guarantee will make presentations easier!
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