Stage fear affects every presenter. Left unchecked, it could seriously impede your presentation. In this post we explore the neuro-anatomy of fear. Importantly, we look at how to prevent stage fear from derailing your presentation. Or in other words, how to overcome stage fear.
39. This eliminates the fear that you
might forget key points, further
calming your nerves
Make notes in, and use
40. For more inputs on how to set-up and use Presenter View in
PowerPoint, please refer to Chapter 09 of our free e-book,
Business Presentation Superstar available at
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• Add a synopsis of all your talking points
to Presenter View
• Increase the size of your notes while
delivering your presentation by
zooming in to the ‘notes section’ in
Presenter View
46. as though you are a winner, supremely
confident and in control…
47. (our body is literally changing
our mind)
(Read more about this research, here)
48. We had seen earlier how oxygen is cut
off from the brain and redirected to the
muscles in stressful or dangerous
situations.
49. the brain through
*
* Draw in a deep breath.
Hold it for a while and then exhale gently. Do
this for three to five minutes.
Redirect oxygen back to
50. • ‘restore’ your ability to think logically
(your mind won’t be blank anymore)
• calm your nerves
52. Script & memorize your first thirty seconds
Anticipate & prepare for questions
Use presenter notes or cue cards
Practice
Get familiar with the place & your audience
Practice power poses
Slow breathing