Cure your presentation anxiety, and boost your confidence with these 33 tips, in 140 characters or less. As Mark Twain said, “There are two types of speakers. Those who get nervous and those who are liars.” These tips will help you use your nervous energy to deliver a compelling, professional presentation that will resonate with your audience.
1. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. “If you mess up, keep going. No one else will notice.” @IlanMochari http://ethr.ee/1u3kTMs
2. Face your fears. List all of your concerns, and devise a plan to handle each issue. @Stanford http://ethr.ee/1yZRjJa
3. Be able to recite your intro on autopilot. The first minute of a presentation is the most nerve-racking. @TheWeek http://ethr.ee/10q8Bki
4. “One important key to success is self-confidence. A key to self-confidence is preparation.” – Arthur Ashe @Zen_Habits http://ethr.ee/1tMx0xr
5. Anticipate curveballs. Create backup slides that answer questions that might arise during the Q&A. @OPENForum http://ethr.ee/1yZSA2K
6. Don’t calm down. Use your nervous energy to generate enthusiasm. @JulieEBeck http://ethr.ee/1yZQSyj
7. Avoid the jitters. If your nerves are causing your heart to race, steer clear of caffeine. @MailOnline http://ethr.ee/1tMwAXU
8. “Employ aerobic exercise strategies–daily aerobic exercise can cut anxiety by 50%.” @UIowa http://ethr.ee/1CYztUg
9. To manage fear, take slow, rhythmic breaths with slightly longer exhales. @PresentationZen http://ethr.ee/1CYBjEI
10. Look in the mirror, and give yourself a pep talk. @LifeHackOrg http://ethr.ee/1tMvz1U
11. To build confidence, don’t overthink the task at hand. Instead of dwelling, take action. @TheAtlantic http://ethr.ee/1tMtpzm
12. Pump yourself up. Make a habit of writing a list of your recent accomplishments. @HuffPost http://ethr.ee/1uHD8RX
13. Believe in your lucky charm. Studies suggest that embracing superstitions can improve performance. @Oprah_Flipboard http://ethr.ee/1CYxoYw
14. Change your actions and your emotions will follow. “Act the way that you want to feel.” @GretchenRubin http://ethr.ee/1yZOB6q
15. Focus on the audience instead of yourself. Don’t seek approval. Be a giver and a teacher. @SlideShare http://ethr.ee/1yZQqA8
16. Develop rapport with audience members. Arrive early and work the room before your presentations. @EntMagazine http://ethr.ee/1CYHBUZ
17. Keep it simple. Memorize key points instead of trying to retain presentation material verbatim. @BostonDotCom http://ethr.ee/10qhjiu
18. Tame your inner critic by practicing mindfulness meditation for five minutes a day. @Forbes http://ethr.ee/1rjD4qB
19. Embrace imperfection. You will likely fumble in some way, at some point. Roll with the punches. @Ethos3 http://ethr.ee/1uLJv6N
20. Shape your presentation around an idea that matters to you. Let your passion trump your concerns. @CreativityPost http://ethr.ee/10qij6r
21. Minimize potential distractions. Try to replicate the presentation setting for your rehearsals. @PickCrew http://ethr.ee/1z000TD
22. Remember: your audience members are your allies. They don’t want to watch you fail. They are rooting for you. @Forbes http://ethr.ee/1CZ3nbc
23. Treat your confidence like a muscle. Bulk up your public speaking assurance by presenting often. @FastCompany http://ethr.ee/1CZaS1N
24. To minimize awkwardness, bond with the audience. Demonstrate that you value their time and presence. @Ethos3 http://ethr.ee/1uLNW1y
25. Decide to stop being afraid. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt @EntMagazine http://ethr.ee/1uLPDw3
26. Don’t fear silence. If you lose your train of thought during a presentation, pause to gain composure. @MayoClinic http://ethr.ee/1tOQPUE
27. Learn from the experts: hire a coach, watch instructional videos, and attend presentations. @DailyMuse http://ethr.ee/1uLQnRN
28. Interview yourself on camera. Practice answering random questions. You’ll feel prepared for anything. @HealthyLiving http://ethr.ee/1rotxyx
29. Accept the reality that some people will not like you. Stay positive, and don’t let critics get you down. @Forbes http://ethr.ee/1uLS1mh
30. Get comfortable with the presentation venue. Arrive early and walk around the room and stage. @TIME http://ethr.ee/1tOTnCi
31. Throw a tantrum. Find a private space to shout out all of your frustrations and fears. @DrSuzanneGelb http://ethr.ee/1uLUwFp
32. Imagine the worst case scenario. You will likely realize that even the worst scenario is manageable. @DebraFine http://ethr.ee/1uLVWje
33. Be concise. To keep your audience smiling at you during your presentation, get to the point. @BusinessInsider http://ethr.ee/1z21Q6H
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