Unit 5: Delivering a Presentation

A NOTE ON FIGHTING STAGE FRIGHT

Most people experience some sort of anxiety when speaking in public. It may be because they present to an unknown audience, or because they really want to impress their boss, or because they want to sell something very badly. There are several ways to deal with the kind of stress. First of all, remember that your audience does not know that you are nervous. Second, you have all the necessary knowledge to make your presentation a success. Third, a little bit of stress is good (the same way an athlete is helped by the adrenaline rush).

So, minimize the problems by preparing well, rehearsing the speech out loud, anticipating questions you may be asked or any other problems that may arise. Think what you can do to solve them.