Você está se sentindo ansioso com sua próxima grande apresentação. Como você pode construir confiança e entregar com facilidade?

Preparation is key - whether it’s research on the topic, key messages, I love writing notes for each slide and also ensuring the deck looks good. Then, DON’T forget that you are well-prepared and capable, and trust in your expertise. Finally, embrace any nervous energy as a sign of excitement, and channel it into enthusiasm for sharing your message with your audience.

To beat the nervousness, ask yourself this question when you last attended a presentation as an audience, "Did I wish the speaker to fail miserably today?" Obviously the answer is "no". We all want the speaker to succeed. This is deeply ingrained in all human beings, even though we know nothing about the speaker. We all wish and want the presentation that we witness to be useful and beneficial. Now take this knowledge and use it to your advantage. As a speaker, the audience is always on your side. This will give you the needed confidence. The rest is your hands like preparation, gaining expertise on the topic and delivering the message. To deliver a good message, tell a story and make a point. That's how you make the message stick.

Make sure you know the content! It's extremely difficult to present something that someone else created. If you can't explain it, don't present it! Practice, practice, practice. Do a two second power pose in the restroom before you get ready to enter into your presentation Take a breath... You've got this! Don't forget to smile

Imagine each of us as a story waiting to be told. We all have our beginnings, our middle chapters, and our futures yet unwritten. But here's the beauty: we hold the pen. We're the authors of our own narratives. So, if you're feeling anxious about that looming presentation, remember this: you're not just delivering information; you're sharing a part of your story. Embrace the nerves as plot twists, the doubts as character development. With each word spoken, you're shaping your story, painting your picture, and leaving an indelible mark on your audience. So, take a deep breath, find your voice, and tell your story with confidence. After all, it's yours to tell.

There is no magic trick to being confident speaking in public. The truth is most people are nervous so it's about how you manage that feeling. and what scaffolding you put around yourself to feel as prepared as possible. Make sure you're clear on the key reasons you're speaking, what do you want them to learn/feel/do while you're there. Then make sure you've made your own resources so you feel comfortable with them. Ensure that what you're sharing is your own words and thoughts so you don't end up reading from a script. My final tip is slow down - you are definitely going to speak fast to start with so breathe and pause.

Know your audience and use this at the design stage, what level of detailing is required, do you need any back-stories, references - keep these handy. Senior levels - love moving forward, hence factor in so what and what next scenarios.

When I'm feeling anxious about a presentation, it helps me to remind myself that this actually isn't about me. This is about my audience. They're here because they want something from me - to learn something or to have an experience of some kind. I spend time visualizing myself sitting in the audience and looking towards where I'll be standing. What do I want to experience? How do I want to feel? What will I say to a friend I meet for lunch after this presentation is over? When I spend time in my audience's shoes (or seat!), this puts them in the centre of focus where they belong. It's not about me, it's about them. My encouragement to you is to try out this visualization exercise for yourself and notice what happens next time you present.

What delivers a presentation is the confidence of the speaker. But then, what builds confidence? Content! What builds content? Preparation. This framework has been my experience for over a decade both personally and in coaching leaders for high-performing presentations. Be flexible as you evolve; not everyone may have the same template. Practice, accept invitations and show up confidently at every presentation by your depth of content fueled from your preparations. I hope this helps.

Knowing your audience pulse is crucial when you prepare for your big presentation. If you already know them, reflect on their: 1. Learning style 2. Grasping capability 3. Questioning mode (some ask then and there, some after the presentation) 4. Info/knowledge that they look to acquire from your presentation 5. Social styles. Based on these criteria, you can build your content and prepare the delivery structure If you do not know them, talk to the host/organizer/stakeholders who can help you with the necessary information. Prepare some solid and specific questions while gathering data about the audience.

Being familiar with others and with our environment is part of what helps humans feel at ease, across cultures and backgrounds. It is integral to our basic need for safety. So knowing our audience not only helps us prepare content that is suited to them, but also addresses our need to feel safe. The better we know someone, the more relaxed we are in their presence. So how can we get to know our audience - especially when that may mean hundreds of people? ✅ Talk to the event organiser about who the attendees are & the problems they are hoping to solve. ✅ Do an empathy map. ✅ Have conversations with people in your own network, who have a similar profile as your audience. ✅ Expand those conversations to the larger ecosystem.

What helps me is to write everything I want to say. Then read it over and over again. Until I know the message well enough that it flows more naturally. I make a list with bullets point on the topics I want to discuss and have those with me, in the event I go blank. Remember to add your personality to it and practice your inflections and pauses. You don't want to sound monotone. I tell my team practice in front of a mirror if you will be in person, practice recording yourself if it will a virtual presentation. The key is to practice. Remember the audience doesn't know if you messed up and skipped a point as long as you do not call attention to it.

The best way to know your content is to practice profusely. The more practice you have with your content, the more confidence and conviction you will have in delivering the message. There is no substitute for practice.

Okay - so yes know your content, but enjoy your content :) - this really shines through and creates an enaging atmosphere. How can you involve the audience - ask questions, thumbs up, give-aways, poll. All of this helps you to focus on the most important - the audience! When we do this, it takes a lot of headspace away from our own worries as our thoughts are direct outwards. Give examples, case studies. 5 slides, 5 words and use of imagery and video - max!! Decide to enjoy speaking and you will :)

It is key to be really well prepared and to know precisely what you are going to present so that you can rely on your knowledge when feeling nervous. When you are 150% ready on the substance, then it's all about approaching the event with the right mindset. Usually fear of performance comes from unconsciously anticipating the worst and the fear of judgement. We can overcome the first by doing it consciously: i usually ask my clients what would be the worst that could happen, and then what? It can help defuse fear of failure and judgment by putting the stakes into perspective.

My preferred method is to compartmentalise my content with clear signposts and markers. I know the points that I want to make at each signpost and I rehearse the transition to each of them. I also consider counter-arguments or potential alternative views to these. This way it allows space for me as the presenter if I get challenged on some areas. I get familiar with my material and content as opposed to trying to remember scripts. This provides me more flexibility in the way I deliver presentation. This has beeen particularly helpful when the group / room / adueince have not reacted as expected. Rather than be tied to a script i can filter the material a lot quicker and respond to audience.

La meilleure stratégie en communication est de proposer un reflet de votre public ou audience. Si il est silencieux faites un long silence. Si il est dissipé prenez votre téléphone et tournez le dos... Puis reprenez contact en demandant : Ça fait quoi ? Qu'est ce qui concerne notre communication dans ce que je viens de faire ? Ce retour au présent est toujours source d'énergie et permet d'être perçu comme sincère et observateur de la qualité des relations.

The perfect example of knowing your strengths: If you're not a funny person, stop trying to be a comedian on stage. This isn't open mic night ;) I'm naturally great at hitting the audience in the deep feelings, I've taken 14 years to learn how to add humor into the mix over time.

Es importantísimo que cuando estés frente a un público hagas solo cosas con las que te sientas cómodo , conócete!! Las personas conectan con personas reales, si te equivocas y se dan cuenta ríete , admitelo, disfrútalo ....

Here are some additional ways to identify and utilize your strengths in your presentation: Self-Assessment: Take time to reflect on your past experiences, skills, and accomplishments to identify your strengths. Consider feedback from others, performance evaluations, and past successes to pinpoint areas where you excel. Acknowledge your unique talents, qualities, and abilities that set you apart from others. Conduct a skills inventory to catalog your strengths across various domains, such as communication, leadership, creativity, or problem-solving. Identify specific skills or attributes that are relevant to effective presentation delivery, such as storytelling, public speaking, visual design, or audience engagement..

Know your influencers: These can become both your strengths and weaknesses at the time of presentation. For example, you might prefer natural light to boost your energy while presentation, for some wearing a comfortable shoes, for some it can be having some familiar faces. Know every thing that can influence you for your best outcome and prepare for that in advance.

Stage fright can be considered a weakness, or an opportunity to look at our values and see how we can support them. Too many uhhmm-s and aaaah-s can be considered a weakness, or an opportunity to understand our needs in the moment, and meet them in a different way. Fidgeting or a rigid posture can be considered a weakness, or an opportunity to attune to our body and hear what it has to say. In bringing us face to face with the "other" (aka the audience), public speaking brings us face to face with the parts of ourselves that are not fully integrated. We can call those parts weaknesses, and widen that gap between them and the rest of our being. Or we can embrace them, hear them out, and see how they fit into our whole self.

When you're looking at speaking for the long-term or becoming a public speaker, taking time to practice and learn from experts is key. Prioritize being in a recognized speaking class or program to grow your skills!

Be upfront with your weaknesses: We all have some weakness and sometimes even lots of preparation will not help because our knowledge of weakness has become psychological and it’s on our mind. What I found helpful is being upfront with my weaknesses and speak of it first and take it out of my mind during presentation. In my case, I know, I have a thick accent, so I speak of it first telling my audience that I’m aware that I have thick accent and if anyone finds it difficult to follow please do not hesitate to stop me and ask me to repeat or to bear with me till the end and I will address it in the end. If it’s fear or nervousness be upfront and say I’m little nervous so bear with me till I get into the zone. Everyone has a weakness.

Uma vez fui fazer uma palestra para uma empresa, e atrás do palco falei para a pessoa que me acompanhava: "Estou com muito medo"... e ela prontamente respondeu, se está com medo, vai com medo mesmo, pois aquelas pessoas precisam de você! E foi assim, aceita do minha vulnerabilidade e reconhecendo aquilo em que eu não era tão bom, que consegui avançar nos meus aprendizados. Sempre há algo para melhorar, então, faça um mapeamento disso e busque sua melhoria. Afinal, as pessoas precisam muito de você!

Addressing weaknesses is a valuable strategy for building confidence and improving your presentation skills. Here are some additional steps you can take to work on your weaknesses: Take time to reflect on your weaknesses and areas for improvement as a presenter. Acknowledge any fears, insecurities, or challenges you may have in delivering presentations effectively. Be honest with yourself about what aspects of your presentation skills need development. Solicit constructive feedback from trusted colleagues, mentors, or coaches on areas where you can improve as a presenter. Ask for specific examples or observations of your weaknesses in action, such as lack of clarity, poor body language, or ineffective storytelling.

• Be prepared to answer questions. Review your material and think of what potential questions you would ask if you were in the audience. If you do not know the response let them know you will be happy to research and follow up. • Coping tip for nerves is to breathe. Use your pauses to breathe through the nerves. The audience doesn't know what your presentation needs to look like. Have plan B in case technology decides not to be your friend. Practice enough that you know your presentation front to back, back to front and all different ways. In the event you have to present with just your voice.

Master your executive presentation with the power of PPP - Planning, Preparation, and Perseverance. Start with Planning: Understand your audience personas, identify their goals, define your objectives, and anticipate potential disruptions. Move to Preparation: Craft compelling content, perfect your script, familiarize yourself with the venue, and embrace a moment of meditation to calm nerves in case of unexpected challenges. Remember, even the best-laid plans may encounter hurdles. This is where Perseverance comes in, fueled by your meticulous planning and thorough preparation. Embrace the unexpected and shine in your executive presentation!

In my experience, the best way to have a plan is to create a script of the key points you want to make and the take-aways you’d like your audience to leave with. Even if you don’t read straight from the script itself, when you write things down there’s a greater chance that you’ll hate recall of the points when you’re presenting. If you’re live, you can put your key points on flash cards and have them to glance at. If you’re presenting virtually, you can have your key points up in a doc on another device next to where you new presenting (or use a teleprompter app) and it will make you feel more confident to have those nearby. Above all a having a script as part of your plan is one thing- but practicing is everything!

Practice, practice, practice. Practice the way you plan to perform at your presentation. Practice in front of a mirror, friends, or video tape yourself. Practice helps get you confident and comfortable with your content, vocal variety and your physical presence (gestures). If using PowerPoint, it has a 'Rehearse with Coach' tool that can help improve your delivery.

I'm a regular speaker/presenter, and I regularly get nervous before some presentations. So I focus on the fact that my audience wants me to do well, to learn from me, and to enjoy our time together. They're rooting for me. I combine that with remembering the absolute joy I get spreading some wisdom that might change how they work or how they lead themselves and others. I remember that I'm prepared, my content is good, and I'm well-rehearsed so that even if my laptop fails, I could give this presentation from my memory and from my heart. Finally, I remember, that if I enjoy myself, so will they, so let's have a great time! All of that banishes any nervousness I might have.

One of my senior stakeholder once asked me this question before a big Management presentation.... "Think about what the audience want, what you want the audience to take away, the presentation is not about YOU!" I always keep this in mind, its not about me but the audience and what they want. I keep my slides simple and talk through them. I set ground rules at the beginning... keep your questions post end of each slide, I might not have all your answers, but I will find them for you. I speak fast and tend to go off track, so I keep my sticky notes with me and be aware of my breath. If its getting hard to breath, then its time to slow down. If I go off track, I use the sticky notes to get back.

Conquering the butterflies in your stomach is key! You need a little bit of stress to perform well at the same time stress should not overwhelm you! For that use a technique that athletes and Qi Qong practitioners use not only take deep breaths but shake away your tensions!

Be Achievement oriented Do a SWOT analysis regularly Have a Realistic orientations Practice Positivism Work on your hobbies and passion. Seek Advice Learn Self-management strategies

My secrets to giving presentations and speeches is to remember that I have done this 1,000 times before with positive results, so why get nervous this time? The audience obviously believes I have something to say they want/need to hear, or they would not be wasting their time to be there. I apparently know enough about the topic to be presenting - rather than listening - so I trust that I can surely tell that I know. And if nothing else, I know I can provide the audience with some kind and positive thoughts, which is a win for us all. Remember that no one expects you to change the world with one presentation. A presentation is really just a time for coming together with others and creating positive energy. :))