Making a presentation or a sales call can be a big challenge. However, preparation and practice can help you feel less nervous.
It's normal to have a degree of nerves and it can even be useful to keep you on your toes. Someone who is over-confident is more likely to get carried away and may even come across as insincere. Follow the following advice:
- stay in control
- always be well prepared
- rehearse what you're going to say a few times - ideally to an audience of family, friends or colleagues
- try to speak slowly. Keep a glass of water close by and take a few deep breaths before starting to speak
- when making an important phone call, standing up can help you feel more confident and in control. Smiling will also make you feel - and sound - more positive
- if giving a presentation, practise in the room where you'll be speaking or try to visualise yourself giving the speech
- if you think you're likely to shake, avoid holding pieces of paper that will display your nerves to the audience
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