To help reduce stress before a presentation you can adopt a few simple tips; arrive early, meet and greet the audience, keep notes of your presentation and listen to music before you speak. Public speaking is difficult. Take time out to practice your presentation and learn the best ways to present your research.

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tips to reduce
stress before a
presentation!
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ARRIVE EARLY

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Give yourself a head start to the
delegates by arriving early. This time
will allow you to prepare, relax and
get familiar with the room.
ARRIVE EARLY

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STAY HYDRATED

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STAY HYDRATED
Always keep a bottle of water close
by. Most conference organisers will
supply and regularly top up podium
stands with speakers water.

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TAKE DEEP BREATHS

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TAKE DEEP BREATHS
Take some long, deep breaths,
filling your lungs with oxygen. This
will help your muscles relax.
Closing your eyes and listening to
your breathing will also help.

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SMILE

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SMILE
Sometimes the easiest action is the
most effective. Smiling helps us to
increase endorphins and will also
help you to exhibit confidence.
Practice smiling throughout your
presentation.

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VISUALISATION

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VISUALISATION
Visualisation techniques help us to
concentrate and balance nerves.
Avoid stage fright by picturing
yourself making the perfect speech,
imagine the words and the reaction
from the audience.

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PRACTICE

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PRACTICE
By rehearsing your presentation
you avoid over reliance on your
slides. Practicing helps you to
check the tone of your voice, the
tempo of the talk and your
posture.
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TEST TECHNOLOGY

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TEST TECHNOLOGY
Getting familiar with the AV
equipment, microphone and
lighting in the room is essential.
Your confidence is the technology
you are using will allow you to
concentrate on the task at hand.

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USE NOTES

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USE NOTES
Keep track of your talk with a
few pointers. Having some notes
with you will help reduce stress
even if you don't end up using
them.

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LISTEN TO MUSIC

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LISTEN TO MUSIC
Music can help to calm nerves.
Listen to soothing music or your
favourite songs to help you feel
more confident before giving any
speech.

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MEET & GREET THE
AUDIENCE

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MEET & GREET THE
AUDIENCE
Meeting the audience before
a talk can help to adjust to
the scene and tone of the
conference. Greeting a few
delegates as they arrive will
provide valuable insights into
the motivations of the
attendees when listening to
your talk.

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