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It's completely natural to feel nervous or scared about presenting something you've worked hard on.
It's completely natural to feel nervous or scared about presenting something you've worked hard on.
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What should you do to feel more comfortable before a presentation?
What should you do to feel more comfortable before a presentation?
Practice until you feel comfortable.
What is a helpful tip for making a presentation feel less overwhelming?
What is a helpful tip for making a presentation feel less overwhelming?
Break your presentation into small parts; focus on one section at a time.
What can visualization help your brain do?
What can visualization help your brain do?
What should you picture when visualizing success?
What should you picture when visualizing success?
If possible, who should you practice presenting in front of first?
If possible, who should you practice presenting in front of first?
What kind of feedback should you ask for?
What kind of feedback should you ask for?
What should be your goal when sharing your kenning with others?
What should be your goal when sharing your kenning with others?
What should you shift your focus away from when presenting?
What should you shift your focus away from when presenting?
Besides focusing on the message, what else should you concentrate on?
Besides focusing on the message, what else should you concentrate on?
What does deep breathing help calm?
What does deep breathing help calm?
How long should you inhale, hold, and exhale when taking deep breaths?
How long should you inhale, hold, and exhale when taking deep breaths?
Feeling scared means you're not ready.
Feeling scared means you're not ready.
What should you tell yourself if you're feeling scared?
What should you tell yourself if you're feeling scared?
What kind of faces should you try to make eye contact with?
What kind of faces should you try to make eye contact with?
What should you focus on if looking at people makes you uncomfortable?
What should you focus on if looking at people makes you uncomfortable?
What should you remind yourself after getting on stage, whether or not it goes perfectly?
What should you remind yourself after getting on stage, whether or not it goes perfectly?
Audiences are usually rooting for you!
Audiences are usually rooting for you!
What are some affirmations you can say to yourself?
What are some affirmations you can say to yourself?
Flashcards
Practice Your Presentation
Practice Your Presentation
Practice your kenning out loud multiple times to build confidence.
Visualize Success
Visualize Success
Visualize success by imagining a confident and well-received presentation.
Start Small
Start Small
Present to a small, friendly group first to gain initial confidence.
Focus on Your Message
Focus on Your Message
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Breathe Deeply
Breathe Deeply
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Accept Nervousness
Accept Nervousness
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Connect with the Audience
Connect with the Audience
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Celebrate Your Effort
Celebrate Your Effort
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Audience is Supportive
Audience is Supportive
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Trust Yourself
Trust Yourself
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Break Down Presentation
Break Down Presentation
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Imagine positive audience
Imagine positive audience
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Ask for feedback
Ask for feedback
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Remember your why
Remember your why
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Reframe nerves
Reframe nerves
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Simulate eye contact
Simulate eye contact
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Recognize caring
Recognize caring
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Kenning Definition
Kenning Definition
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Practice creates ease
Practice creates ease
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Slow, deep breaths help calm body and mind
Slow, deep breaths help calm body and mind
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Small Practice Builds Confidence
Small Practice Builds Confidence
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I Am brave
I Am brave
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Find Support
Find Support
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Reward yourself
Reward yourself
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Share Your Work
Share Your Work
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Good Audience Intentions
Good Audience Intentions
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Positive Selftalk
Positive Selftalk
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Breath and Pride
Breath and Pride
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Good Audience Intentions
Good Audience Intentions
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I Am Prepared
I Am Prepared
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Study Notes
- It is natural to feel nervous about presenting something you've worked hard on.
- There are strategies to build confidence and reduce fear before public speaking.
Practice
- Practice until comfortable with the material.
- Rehearse out loud in front of a mirror, record yourself, or practice with family and friends.
- Breaking the presentation into smaller parts makes it feel less overwhelming and will assist with feeling comfortable.
Visualize
- Close your eyes and imagine walking confidently onto the stage, speaking clearly, and the audience applauding.
- Envision the audience smiling and nodding to help boost your confidence.
Start Small
- Practice presenting in front of a small group like close friends and family.
- Ask for feedback from trusted people so they can point out things you might not have noticed.
Message
- Focus on sharing your message, not on being perfect.
- Shift focus away from worrying about how you look or sound.
- Concentrate on how meaningful the message is, and let your passion shine through.
- Remember why the kenning was written and what is so special about it.
Breathing
- Deep breathing will calm your body and mind before going on stage.
- Take slow, deep breaths: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, and exhale for 4 seconds; repeat a few times to steady nerves.
- Use this technique right before going on stage.
Acknowledge Nerves
- Feeling scared doesn't mean you're not ready; it just means you care about doing well.
- Acknowledge fear and use it as energy to perform better.
- Acknowledge jitters and use it to fuel your performance.
Connect
- Make eye contact with friendly faces in the crowd.
- Imagine you're talking directly to people in the audience, rather than speaking to a big group of strangers, to make the experience more personal and less intimidating.
- If looking at people makes you uncomfortable, focus on a spot just above their heads while still engaging with the audience.
Celebrate
- Getting on stage is a huge accomplishment.
- Regardless of the result, remember you were brave for trying.
- Every step forward builds confidence.
- Reward yourself after the presentation to celebrate your hard work.
Audience
- Audiences are usually supportive and want to hear your story.
- Think of them as supporters, not critics.
- The audience is usually made up of encouraging people who want to rally behind you.
Trust
- Trust that you know your material and that your voice deserves to be heard.
- Say positive affirmations, like “I am prepared,” I am brave,” and “I've got this!”
Final Thoughts
- Being nervous shows you care about doing your best.
- Take a deep breath, remind yourself of how proud you should be, and step onto that stage knowing you're sharing something unique and special.
- You have already taken the hardest step by creating something beautiful!
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Feeling nervous about presenting is natural, but practicing and visualizing success can build confidence. Start with small groups and focus on delivering your message clearly. Confidence will reduce the fear of public speaking and improve your presentations.
