Conquering Public Speaking Anxiety Quiz

According to the video, what did the speaker realize about feeling nervous during a presentation?

You look less nervous than you feel (correct)
You look different than you feel
You look exactly as nervous as you feel
You look more nervous than you feel

What did the other participants think of the speaker's nervousness level?

They thought she looked a little nervous
They thought she looked very nervous
They thought she looked somewhat nervous
They thought she looked composed and normal (correct)

What is the second realization the speaker mentions about feeling nervous during a presentation?

Feeling nervous does not mean you are not doing a great job (correct)
Feeling nervous can negatively impact your performance
Feeling nervous means you are unprepared
Feeling nervous is a sign of weakness

What is the main benefit of practicing your presentation beforehand?

It allows you to work out 95% of the results beforehand (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nervousness and excitement?

Nervousness and excitement are two sides of the same coin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you focus on when preparing for a presentation?

Your audience and your message (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you make a mistake during your presentation?

Push through it (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended focus when trying to share a message?

Your audience and message (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text mean by 'visualization' in the context of giving a presentation?

A way to put yourself in the right state of mind (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Adam Vinatieri do to successfully kick the field goal in the 2001 Super Bowl?

He had practiced that kick a thousand times in his life (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of visualizing the opening moments of a presentation?

To put yourself in the right state of mind (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first realization the speaker mentions about feeling nervous during a presentation?

You look much more nervous than you actually feel. (B) Signup and view all the answers

On a scale of 1 to 10, how nervous was the speaker's participant during her presentation?

10 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message the speaker is trying to convey about feeling nervous during a presentation?

You do not look as nervous as you feel during a presentation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker recommend for overcoming nervousness during a presentation?

Visualize yourself doing the presentation successfully (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Adam Vinatieri's field goal in the 2001 Super Bowl?

It won the game for the New England Patriots (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's definition of visualization?

A method for picturing yourself doing the presentation successfully (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's main tip for delivering a successful presentation?

Visualize yourself doing the presentation successfully (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of a presentation's success is determined during practice time, according to the speaker's experience?

95% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to handling mistakes during a presentation?

Push through it (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's advice for handling nervousness during practice sessions?

Work through your nervousness during practice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended focus when preparing for a presentation, according to the speaker?