My nerves get the better of me and I sort of shut down. I know I can do better. I am always dissappointed after my presentations. I know it's psychological. Now, how do I get over it?
2006-09-27 16:45:32 · 12 answers · asked by Whos that girl... 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It gets better as you do more presentations. Don't do the "picture them naked" thin. It doesn't work. Just remember that they are listening to you because you have information that they don't. Don't assume that people are hoping that you screw up. They want to hear what you have to say, so project your voice and let the info fly out of you. Good luck.
2006-09-27 16:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of all, know your subject. have some friends rehearse asking you questions how you would handle certain situations. Don't just stand art the podium and give a speech. Take that microphone in your hand and walk back and forth along the front row. Make sure you look your audience in the eye as well when you speak. God luck.
2006-09-28 12:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Focus on what you have to say, and really believe that everybody is there to listen to you. Believe that your the S**t and what you have to say is important. Be really prepared so you know exactly what your saying. Try turning that nervous energy into positive. Its a very hard subject, I thrive on a big crowd, it's time to get a bit arrogant. Believe in yourself. Don't forget to breath!!! (sounds silly but it's important.) Good luck ( if all else fails maybe have a couple of tequila shots before hand).
2006-09-28 00:38:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice your 3 P's plan your presentation, prepare it and present it to your audience......
I recomend you to read this article, it's long, but it has a lot of information that will help you:
http://members.aol.com/quotenotes/PresentationSkillsTips.htm
An excerpt: " Nervousness usually arises from one of four sources, as discussed in The Speaker article. There are a number of techniques you can use to control your nervousness, though the best one is just getting more and more experience until the speaking situation becomes more natural."
it really help me ..... I hope it will also help you ....good luck
2006-09-28 00:06:48 · answer #4 · answered by gospieler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
instead of presenting the material, try sharing the information.
don't give the presentation, be the presentation. talk to the audience . not at the audience. example Joel Osteen.
he just shares his feeling.
2006-09-28 00:30:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Focus on the issues more than focusing on yourself . You'll be surprised to glance up and see the crowd-and have it mean nothing to you -because you are so engrossed with what you are saying .
2006-09-28 01:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have your material memorized and confidence, and then visualize the audience being naked. Will give you a big edge.
2006-09-27 23:53:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just confident with yerselves..........and when you really2 nervous during the presentatio on the stage...say yer prays in yer heart................or If thats didn't work,erm practice speech in front of the mirror
2006-09-27 23:49:54 · answer #8 · answered by A coolguy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Imagine yourself bombing it Once you've gone over the absolute worst that could happen, you'll find it's not that bad, and you will be much less nervous.
2006-09-27 23:51:34 · answer #9 · answered by medellia1984 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It comes with practice. You get used to anything, even hanging.
2006-09-27 23:55:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋