Be Prepared and Know Your Information

  Knowing your information and having your speech or presentation prepared before the due date is a huge advantage in avoiding stage fright. In my opinion, this is probably the most important technique to use when trying to get over the fear of presentations. Knowing your information includes various different sections that need to be addressed in order to be fully prepared when it comes time to do the presentation. These sections include: choosing a topic and checking any other equipment that is necessary.

 Firstly, when choosing a topic, it easier to know your information if it is relevant to you in some manner. This means picking a topic that you find particularly interesting, or something you know your audience will be interested in as well. This can also include a topic that you have previous knowledge about. Another major thing to remember is to be confident with the presentation. If you are confident with the work that has been done, it will be significantly easier to retain all the necessary information that needs to be said. Keep in mind, that even if you choose a topic that you know really well, practising for your performance or presentation will help ensure that the information is fresh in your mind. 

 Secondly, in order to be fully prepared, know that any other equipment being used in the presentation or performance is ready and working in perfect condition. If you know you are using some form of technology like a PowerPoint, double check that is it actually working properly. You will avoid a lot of anxiety if you know everything will run smoothly.

 Picking a topic that is interesting to you or to the audience is an excellent way of making sure that you know all of the information that you need in order to do the presentation. As well, making sure that any equipment being used is running smoothly will ensure that you are completely prepared on the day of your presentation or performance. Taking these two steps in being ready for your presentation will definitely help you avoid the unnecessary stage fright that would have been experienced if they had not been completed.

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Business Communication: Process and Product