9. Presence
Presence
Are you nervous?
What does your body language say about
you?
Think about….
Voice tone
Gestures
Eye contact
Your attitude
10. Things You Shouldn’t Do
Read directly from notes
Read directly from a screen
Turn your back on the audience
Slouch or put your hands in your
pockets
Fidget
No um, ah, like, et cetera
No nervous gestures
Don’t talk too fast
Don’t talk too quietly or softly
11. Things You Should Do
Make eye contact
Glance at your notes
Make appropriate
gestures
Ask rhetorical
questions to engage the
audience
12. How to Control the Butterflies
Know the room
Become familiar with the place of presentation
Know the audience
Greet or chat with the audience before hand. It’s
easier to speak to friends than to strangers
Know your material
You’ll be more nervous if you’re un-preparedness
13. Control the “Butterflies”
Relax
Relax your entire body by stretching and breathing
deep to ease the tension.
Visualize giving your speech
Visualize yourself giving your speech from start to
finish. By visualizing yourself successful, you will be
successful
14. Some Tips to Control the “Butterflies”
People want you to succeed
The audience is there to see you succeed not to fail
Don’t apologize
By mentioning your nervousness or apologizing,
you’ll only be calling the audience’s attention to
mistakes
Concentrate on your message
Focus on the message you are trying to convey and not
on your anxieties
Gain experience
Experience builds confidence, which is key to effective
public speaking