How can you conquer feedback anxiety when presenting?

Face fear with facts. Fear can lead to a false sense of helplessness. Take a moment to: 1. Pause. 2. Breathe. 3. Reflect. 4. Choose. 5. Act. Go for it. You got this...

Responding to feedback is a critical topic, especially in public presentations. Adapting to feedback is a form of excellence that is crucial for helping you thrive as you present. You reduce stagnation, and flourish by cultivating an embodied sense of innovation. How do you innovate as you present? We'd love to hear your unique thoughts.

Feedback is not the end of the world. What others say is not always on the mark. People share uninformed opinions all the time. Take a moment to: 1. Pause. 2. Breathe. 3. Reflect. 4. Choose. 5. Act. After some reflection, you may discover that your performance was good (for today). You can make it better, tomorrow. Enjoy the moment. You rock. ??

Listening and responding are essential. When you listen actively, you understand the perspective of the other person. Comprehending the other person is critical for creating a thoughtful response. Deliberate responses are possible when active listening is present. Bottom line: 1. Listen actively. 2. Respond deliberately. Two moves, one outcome: Humanity in action to reduce anxiety. How will you listen and respond today? We'd love to hear your unique thoughts.

Reframe feedback you receive as a way for you to grow. It will be the fastest way for you to do it and will help you build your confidence. Keep asking for it through different variations of your presentation and you'll notice the improvement over time.

It is essential not to take the feedback personally and listen to what the audience is asking you to be mindful of. Constructive feedback is a critical perspective that can only result in improvement. Saying that it is essential to remember that it is hard to relate to everyone all the time and sometimes, some people in the audience will have their internal situation going on which may result in them lashing out at you. Identify this and learn from this situation too, but do not let it dampen your spirit or confidence.

Learning from feedback is one sign of personal growth and development. - Step 1 is to ask for feedback. It seems scary, I know but once you have added this to your routine you will begin to crave feedback after every task. - Each individual learns and retains information differently. The feedback your receiving may encompass a larger group of your audience than you realized. - Always remember that feedback is a gift. If someone truly did not learn, retain, or enjoy your content it is easier for them to never say a word versus telling you what they felt could be improved.

Tell a tale of triumph. Turn your struggle into a story. How? Here's a simple formula: 1. Share the history. Give background. Example: "Not too long ago, I discovered the power of connecting..." 2. Talk about a point of change. Describe a pivot. Discuss a shift. Example: "My mentor said something that I will always remember... He said 'I like you... You have an intuitive grasp of the obvious (jokingly)...'" 3. Share the transformation. Talk about how you changed. Example: "In that moment, I felt seen for the first time in my life...because I connected with someone who saw my essential humanity. " Got it? Share your heroic journey in a story. Go for it. You rock. ??

One of the reasons we get stuck is we focus too much on *who* is listening. Fancy titles, senior executives - yikes! Eliminate it all and remember you're talking to just people and they just want to know what's going on clearly and precisely!

To conquer fear practice is the only way to do it. Practice it in front of mirror first Then practice infront of family Then practice infront of known people can be friends, colleagues Then perform. Another way to break fear is to record it and see it every time to get better and gain confidence. Gaining confidence can help you remove your fears.

Practicing receiving feedback from a co-worker, family member or friend can help you get comfortable receding feedback from someone you trust. You may have predetermined reactions to hard criticism, and it is important to be prepared for multiple different opinions and reactions. Not everyone is going to respond in the same way, getting experience in a multitude of situations and environments will help you for when you need to receive feedback in the actual workplace.