Como você pode aumentar sua confiança ao se apresentar para um grande público?

Confidence in public speaking is built through thorough preparation, practice, and a solid understanding of the subject matter. To address a large audience effectively, start by honing your skills in front of smaller audiences to boost your confidence. Additionally, anticipate potential questions and prepare your responses to avoid feeling flustered. Lastly, strive for simplicity in your presentation which benefits both the speaker and the audience.

One of the tips I can share - and which I tell my colleagues too - is not to make yourself overwhelmed by thinking about the positions of people in the audience. While keeping arrogance in check, you can consider that at that moment of presentation, you are the "master of the ceremony". Also, keep yourself relaxed, even if you make a mistake. You can simply correct it if possible, otherwise just continue. Perfectionism can be a destroyer: best to keep it at bay.

Knowing your audience is key! You want to build your story for the right level (entry level topic knowledge? senior status? general?). This is your starting point. You also want to keep the audience engaged, don't go off on tangents. Keep it to three points, say the words "first, second, and finally" as it keeps the audience engaged. Keep it simple, if more details are needed, they can be sent home with the audience to review in more detail. Of course, you'll also want to practice, practice, practice - this way you won't be as nervous, and the story will feel and sound more natural.

Effective communication starts with a simple truth: knowing and understanding your audience is the key to great presentations. But knowing your audience isn't just a box to check; it's the secret to delivering truly resonating presentations. When creating your speech or presentation, focus on your audience's needs and preferences. Each audience is different, so forget about one-size-fits-all. Go beyond just numbers - get to know their challenges, dreams, and what they already know. Tailor your content, tone, and style to connect with them uniquely and see the difference this will make in your next public speaking engagement.

When you rehearse, ask someone who is outside your industry to listen. Ask this person to make notes when you use jargon or leap to conclusions without providing context. This will help to combat the “curse of knowledge” - the idea that everyone in the audience knows the same things you know. No matter your audience, use a storytelling structure - share characters’ background and set the stage, introduce the challenge, discuss the path taken to solve the challenge and reveal the solution.

An effective presentation is a roadmap that keeps your ideas organized, your audience engaged, and your message clear. Imagine your presentation as a blockbuster movie. How do good movies hook the audience? Often, it's with a teaser of the thrilling action to come. So, apply this concept to your opening. Begin with a powerful opening and one of the simplest yet most effective techniques to do this is by showing them the value they'll gain from listening to you. Just as a movie promises an exciting journey, promise your audience insights, knowledge, or solutions that make their time worthwhile. Your opening sets the tone, and a powerful opening prepares your audience for the journey you plan to take them on.

Prepare! Prepare! Prepare! Be vast and comfortable with the knowledge level of what you are speaking on. Master the art of composure. If you can, rehearse before your main presentation and go with the flow. Carry your audience along.

Based on the topic and the audience I weave a storyline with ideas I want to communicate, with relatable examples , others experiences and personal stories. The challenge as a speaker is to plan the flow so that one leads to another and the audience are waiting to hear what’s next.

If you fail to plan you plan to fail. Know what you will be talking about. Structure it. Deliver it. My go-to is the "rule of 3" Make sure you have a defined beginning, middle and end. Introduce your topic clearly at the beginning, focus on the key takeaways during the body of your speech, and then summarise neatly at the end.

It can help to start with a big piece of paper and draw a map of where you want to start and end the presentation, along with all the points of how to get from A to B. Using arrows and lines will help you organise and see the logic of your presentation, which will make your preparation a lot more straightforward.

Practice is paramount - it's essential to get comfortable with your words, your body language, your voice, and your emotions. Determine where you want to pause, where you want your audience to react, and where an idea needs emphasis. As you practice, ensure you are remaining authentic - don't memorize your presentation. Rather, get confident with your presentation so you can show your best self.

When thinking about the delivery think about what are the x (usually 3) most important messages that you want your audience to retain. Those key points that no matter what you would like the audience to remember. This will help prepare the delivery and ensure you prepare not only the words you will use as well as the body language and tone.

PRACTICE! The more you practice your delivery, the more confident and comfortable you become. Here's the secret to truly engaging your audience and leaving a lasting impression: add the 'wow' factor. Create memorable moments that elevate your presentation: Master your voice—use modulation, alter pitch, and surprise with high notes. Your voice can be a powerful tool to captivate. Enhance storytelling. Transport your audience into the heart of your narrative. Inject humor, smiles, and inspiration—touches that resonate and linger. Remember, the 'wow' factor is about crafting moments your audience will carry with them long after your presentation ends.

Practice makes perfect! But don't be a robot... 1. Don’t Memorize Your Speech-Memorized presentations sound robotic because it’s hard to instill passion in them—they lose their fresh, conversational vibe. 2. Really understand what you are talking about- If you truly understand your topic you will feel more confident to deliver the subject. 3. Use Visual Cueing to Help You Remember Your Key Points- an image that is aligned to each key concept can enhance the delivery of your presentation.

Yes, practice your delivery, but more importantly, prepare your body and mind beforehand. Drink plenty of water 1-2 hours ahead of your presentation. Stretch your body, do some basic vocal exercises, and warm up your face: eyebrows raised and lowered, alternate huge smiles and frowns, move your head around and your shoulders up and down. Also imagine yourself speaking confidently before a receptive audience. Visualize a positive result. And then, when you speak, "know" that it'll go well. Talk to individual members in the audience in a conversational manner, speaking from your heart. Know that you're a storyteller, not just a presenter, and have fun with your material. You audience will respond!

Visual aids are a wonderful way to emphasize a point in a clear way. Here are my two approaches to visual: 1. Keep them simple. Complex visuals distract from your message - the audience will spend more time decipher the visual than listening to you. Ensure your visual can be easily understood. 2. Use them to advance your idea rather than repeat it. Given the audience a reason to look at your visual - ensure it buttresses your idea.

Visual aids can make your presentations shine, but here's the key: they must be really clear and understandable to your audience. Here's the simple rule: get straight to the point. Your visuals should give your audience a clear picture of what you're saying. Think of them like a map that guides your audience through your talk. As the presenter, your job is to connect the dots between the visuals and what you're saying. Don't overload your slides with too much text, images, or colors. Less is often more when it comes to visuals. Remember, visual aids should boost your message, not take over. They should help your audience stay engaged and understand your points better, especially if they don't speak your language.

Think about the best presentations you've ever seen. Chances are, it was a TED Talk with only one or two slides. I don't want to suggest that visual aids are a bad thing, but you should definitely only use them if you need them and they really contribute something. Don't just have a slide deck with the same words that you say and definitely don't use slides only as a memory aid for yourself! They should be there to be interesting for your audience. If your slide contributes nothing to your message, leave it out and trust your voice to carry what you want to get across.

Attention span is short — when possible, I use the PechaKucha format: 20 slides for 20 seconds of commentary each = about 6 minutes in total. I pick the best visual, add very short captions, and voila. It needs a bit of practice (at least the first time), but it reduces the risk of losing my audience.

Remember that people scan pages in an F shape, so put the most important points in this region! Using a nice mix of graphics and main talking points will mean your slides are easily digestible, and won't detract from your spoken portion

To manage your anxiety, you must find tools to help you in these situations. Different tools work for different people, so keep exploring until you find what soothes your stage fright. Consider these: 1. Imagine your talk as one of life's uncomfortable situations, like crossing a busy street on foot. It helps keep things in perspective. 2. Picture a positive outcome long before your presentation. This trains your brain and boosts your confidence. 3. Use positive statements to combat negative thoughts. Repeating affirmations can bring about positive change. Remember, anxiety is natural, but you can turn it into a source of energy. Take deep breaths, focus on your audience, and remember you've got this!

First of all. It's biology. Regardless of how experienced they are, every speaker has nerves (or excitement) before a talk. The physical things we feel in that moment - sweaty palms, adrenalin, fast heartbeat - are actually the emotions. Emotions are physical, and they happen unconsciously. No one can make them go away. But, we can manage them by changing the narrative in our thoughts. Instead of saying, "OMG, this is going to go wrong, I can't remember things, I can't do this, OMG so many experienced people in the room etc," switch the narrative to "hey its pretty exciting I get to do this, maybe I get to help someone do something different" etc This works because excitement and fear have the same physical symptoms.

Before your presentation, do what you can to calm your nervous system: deep breaths can help but can also be difficult to do if you're really nervous. Try shaking out your whole body; this is a great way to release tension as it tells your brain that you're moving away from the threat and that it can calm down its stress response. In addition to movement, consider saying out loud that you're nervous. This is something that really helps you as you will no longer feel like you have to hide how you're feeling. By getting it into the open, you get it out of the way and become more human for your listeners.

It also helps to remember that YOU are the expert on the subject matter. YOU know the material being presented better than anyone else in the room. Also, try to relax by picturing that you're having a conversation with some of your best friends. Be at ease.

Aditionally to what was already mentioned, I would say it's important to also focus on somatic practices and using resources such as breathing exercises, practicing powerful postures that will shift the way you express yourself and connecting to yourself through the sensations or emotions that show up, thus having a way of navigating them better before and during the speech.

The key is to start with feedback, rather than think about it at the end of your presentation. Here are three ways: 1. Contact attendees in advance Once you get registration confirmation, send an email to attendees, or ask event organizers to include your email in the confirmation. 2. Offer incentives This is where discount codes or other incentives can motivate prompt feedback. Ensure authenticity by reminding attendees that all feedback—positive, negative, or neutral—is eligible.  3. Leverage technology Share the apps or platforms you'll use to gather feedback. Only printed forms? Encourage attendees to take a pic of the form then tag you (and the event hashtag) on social media. Now you can openly address compliments or concerns.

I usually use the "Rose and Thorn" method to do this. What was the rose (good) in this vs what was the thorn (the difficulty). Turning feedback into an activity or game, promoting engagement ensures your presentation remains int he mind of those who participate.

Be proactive. Know what you want feedback on and if the feedback you get isn't specific enough, keep asking. It is a fact that not every listener can give feedback with the level of depth and detail you might want. If feedback on specific things is crucial to you, considering inviting someone who you know will be able to deliver. Also, a quick piece about accepting feedback: It's great to be proud of your presentation, but don't do what I used to do and get defensive. Even if you disagree, don't bite back. Listen. Write it down. Look at it again later once you have some distance.

Be present - Relying on your memory of what you rehearsed sometimes leads you to lose the space, lose the audience, and lose your moment. It's okay if you did not stick to your practised script, as long as you had fun on the stage, and conveyed the message you were aiming for. I was once speaking to a room full of investors, and mid-way my presentation, I forgot one of the most important punchlines in my speech. But, I kept composed and rephrased what I wanted to say. It seemed to land the message anyway, and I decided never to stress on stage about missing a line or two. Its more important to think on your feet, than rely on your memory muscles.

Engage your audience. People will remember 5% of what you say, but 95% of how you made them feel. Ask them short questions and tell them "Raise your hand if that's true for you". Prepare a few jokes. This will shorten the distance from the audience. If you have a good sense of humor, use self-irony.

Be a practitioner, test the concept yourself, walk the talk. I have experimented and fine-tuned concepts which made myself a better business person, and my finances naturally backs me up.

The more presentations you give, the more confident you'll become. Embrace opportunities to speak in public to gradually build your confidence over time. Remember, confidence in public speaking is a skill that can be developed with practice and experience. By employing these strategies consistently, you'll gradually enhance your confidence and become a more effective presenter.

Prior to stepping onto the stage, assume confident postures to positively shape your mindset. Be aware of your exit points: acquaint yourself with the presentation space to reduce anxiety. Cultivate mindfulness and employ deep breathing techniques for maintaining composure and focus. Commence by sharing a lighthearted, relatable anecdote or pose a question to captivate the audience and alleviate tension. Envision overcoming challenges on stage to fortify a positive mindset. Direct your focus on delivering value to the audience, steering away from personal anxieties. Recognize that minor setbacks are common and often escape notice from the audience. Celebrate your efforts & successes post-presentation to strengthen positive associations.