You're facing stage fright in a team presentation. How can you maintain focus and clarity to shine?
When stage fright looms, transform it into a powerful presentation ally. Here's how to maintain your composure:
How do you tackle stage fright? Share your strategies.
You're facing stage fright in a team presentation. How can you maintain focus and clarity to shine?
When stage fright looms, transform it into a powerful presentation ally. Here's how to maintain your composure:
How do you tackle stage fright? Share your strategies.
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Preparation is a given, breathing is essential, meditation is a great help. But the unexpected can still happen!. If, during the speech or just before, you get frozen, focus on a familiar face in the audience and start talking at them. This will help you rebalance and start with new energy and confidence
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Stage fright? Totally normal. Your brain thinks you're either about to give a presentation or run from a bear - same adrenaline, different stakes. Harvard’s Alison Wood Brooks (2014) found anxiety and excitement trigger the same physical response. So, trick your brain: swap “I’m freaking out” for “I’m pumped.” It works. In the moment? Breathe, lock eyes with a friendly face, and ride that wave of nerves like you meant to surf it. My personal favorite? The Superman pose. Physically take up as much space as possible. Stretch your arms high, spread out.... It tells your body that you are ready, not hiding.
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#1 thing - quit worrying about yourself. If you want confidence, yes, focus on a clear, audience centered message. But real confidence comes from knowing you’re bringing VALUE to the audience. That comes by having a clear, relevant and well-delivered message.
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Stage fright can be tackled through internalizing your speech and through proper practice. Work on understanding the context of your speech and making it your own without mugging up or learning by rote. Let your material truly become a part of you and anticipate questions and prepare answers. Practice in front of a mirror or in front of a group of peers. Take feedback and record yourself and play it back. Observe your speech delivery, body language and engagement skills. Before your speech practice deep diaphragm breathing to relax and visualize success.
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Tery Garras
VP of Radio at Morgan Murphy Media | Marketing Communications, New Business Development
(已编辑)Practice, practice, practice. I practice in the mirror, with family and co-workers to be as prepared as possible. Meditating for ten minutes the morning of the presentation to calm my nerves. At the presentation I look at the person that I feel most comfortable with when beginning the presentation. It works every time. ??