When We Can’t Control Ourselves
Jacquelyn Smith, for Business Insider, walks us through the presentation mistakes we should all avoid as good public speakers. Check out my top takeaways below.
- We all tend to act strangely when we’re nervous, and given that 74% of us suffer anxiety from public speaking, this is a situation we want to have a handle on
- By making an effort to avoid popular mistakes when giving a presentation, you can begin to narrow down the fear it involves
- Make sure your talk is tailored to your audience, try to keep calm and meet their eyes; don’t speak into your notes, and be conscious of any ticks or fidgeting; it distracts from your message too much