{"id":6103,"date":"2021-03-23T17:21:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T21:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdctraining.com\/?p=6103"},"modified":"2021-03-23T17:21:06","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T21:21:06","slug":"public-speaking-9-quick-tips-to-prepare-for-a-presentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/mdctraining.ca\/public-speaking-9-quick-tips-to-prepare-for-a-presentation\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Speaking: 9 Quick Tips to Prepare for a Presentation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psycom.net\/glossophobia-fear-of-public-speaking#:~:text=Glossophobia%2C%20or%20a%20fear%20of,to%2075%25%20of%20the%20population.&amp;text=A%20fear%20of%20public%20speaking%20often%20is%20present%20in%20individuals,5%20to%209%25%20of%20Americans.\">74 percent of the world suffers from speech anxiety<\/a> and it remains the number one human fear\u2013 it\u2019s even higher than death, sickness, heights or financial problems.<\/p>\n<h2>Stage Fright<\/h2>\n<p>One of the top reasons speakers struggle with public speaking anxiety, also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/ca\/basics\/stage-fright\">stage fright<\/a>, is self-consciousness in front of large groups and audiences. It is very common for individuals to feel comfortable with small groups, but as the audience increases in size so do negative feelings associated with speaking in front of them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mdctraining.com\/workshops\/the-skilled-presenter\/\">[Interested in unlocking the secret to crafting a captivating presentation in 10 minutes or less?]<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of the most common symptoms of public speaking anxiety are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Voice shaking, mumbling and stuttering<\/li>\n<li>Forgetting what you are going to say<\/li>\n<li>Speaking for too long or too short<\/li>\n<li>Profuse sweating or poor body language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>These arise from the most common fears around failure during a presentation including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experiencing technical issues<\/li>\n<li>Having hecklers in the audience<\/li>\n<li>Audience is unengaged and bored<\/li>\n<li>Audience misses your point and doesn\u2019t enjoy your presentation<\/li>\n<li>People judging you and\/or thinking you are unqualified<\/li>\n<li>Someone asks a question during Q&amp;A that you can\u2019t answer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Fear of Public Speaking<\/h2>\n<p>While the fear of public speaking is common, it can also impede your career development. Most professions require some form of public speaking and presentation ability. This may come up as leading a meeting, speaking at a conference, accepting an award or pitching an idea\/product to an investor, client, or manager.<\/p>\n<p>When fear or anxiety play a large role in your presentations, they can prevent you from sharing your ideas and expressing your personality.\u00a0This hinders your ability to speak up in meetings, keeps you from networking and it limits your ability to teach, influence, and motivate.<\/p>\n<h2>Successful Presentation Tips<\/h2>\n<p>Successful presentations don\u2019t happen by accident.\u00a0 They are the result of planning, practice and structure.\u00a0This includes structuring your thoughts, focusing on your performing skills and re-purposing your nervousness into positive energy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our\u00a0tips\u00a0for becoming The\u00a0Skilled Presenter\u2122:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clarify the rules of the gathering<\/li>\n<li>Involve your audience to break barriers<\/li>\n<li>Vary your voice dynamic<\/li>\n<li>Tell stories<\/li>\n<li>Make facts memorable<\/li>\n<li>Lighten up with laughter<\/li>\n<li>Use gestures with purpose<\/li>\n<li>Slow down and\u00a0plan your presentation using a\u00a0three-part structure<\/li>\n<li>Speak with <a href=\"https:\/\/mdctraining.com\/clarity-brevity-impact-actually-means-slogan\/\">clarity, brevity and impact\u00ae<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe more you present, the less nervous you become.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mdctraining.com\/living-with-severe-public-speaking-phobia\/\">We spoke with two young professionals<\/a> about living with severe public speaking phobia. One young woman\u2019s advice is to have an open discourse with your audience, slow down and over prepare for the presentation.<\/p>\n<h2>Engage Your Audience<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve been helping professionals\u00a0engage their audiences and present with impact whether online or in-person \u2013 without the nerves. You have the power to present with poise; it comes down to patience, practice and proficiency.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mdctraining.com\/workshops\/the-skilled-presenter\/\">T<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mdctraining.com\/workshops\/the-skilled-presenter\/\">he Skilled Presenter<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mdctraining.com\/workshops\/the-skilled-presenter\/\">\u2122<\/a>\u00a0virtual instructor led training will equip you with tips, tools and structures to reduce the symptoms of stage fright so you can provide your audience with clear, memorable messages.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/mdctraining.com\/public-workshop-calendar\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6565 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/mdctraining.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Public-Workshops-9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/mdctraining.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Public-Workshops-9.png 600w, https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/mdctraining.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Public-Workshops-9-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Want more tips for communicating like a leader? 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