March 22nd, 2010
Welcome back! In this second installment, we’ll explore even more tips for calming that pre-stage anxiety so many of us experience before giving an important presentation.
In the prior installment, we explored visualization tactics. If you’ve been practicing visualizing since then, you might be ready to add these imaginative scenes to your repertoire:
- focus on your assets (might include: enthusiasm, good looks, professionalism, polished appearance, in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, good closer, humorous, etc.)
- imagine your presentation is as relaxed and comfortable as chatting with a group of good friends
- picture your audience listening intently, laughing (when appropriate), nodding their heads, smiling, applauding
- remember the proudest moments from your past – when you accomplished something truly memorable. Tap into those feelings of success and self-satisfaction.
If you’re having trouble actually picturing an image in your mind’s eye, try using your other senses. Feel the warm, firm pressure of a handshake from your boss or client for a job well done. Feel the pats on the back. Hear the positive feedback you’ll receive about your presentation, and hear the applause. Some people find it easier to tune into feelings and sensations rather than images, and that’s perfectly fine — and just as effective.
Visualization doesn’t take long — in fact just 2 to 3 minutes a day is plenty enough to make a positive impact on how you will feel just before you step up to the podium or the group.
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