You're not aloneMany great leadersin history have experienced the same condition

1You're dealing with a

2Solvable

Problem

Many great leaders

in history have

experienced the

same condition

You're dealing

with a solvableproblem

Here are 15 things you can do in the 15 minutes before a big presentation to optimize your speaking success:

Think Positive

Think more like an athlete before a Big Game,

Eg

Your Speech

FIND A REASON TO BE

EXCITED ABOUT

Whatever you're speaking about, find one or two facets

of it that truly excite you. And when you get nervous,

think about those facets.

FINESSE THE

Flaws

"If you mess up,

No one else will notice."

Script

keep going

You are the only one in the room with a

USE YOUR BODY’S

NERVOUS ENERGY For good

Beware Of

Repetitive movements are distracting and set

up a lullaby pattern in the audience’s brain

RepetitiveMotion

TAKE A DEEP

BreathOR A LOT

OF THEMBefore you go on stage, focus on the pace of your breathing until you can slow it down and reduce your heart rate.

"This helps with dry-mouth, cuts through mucus buildup in the mouth, and clears the throat

Sip water THAT IS EITHER WARM OR ROOM

TEMPERATURE

RestroomUSE THE

Plan ahead and use the restroom in the moments prior to going on stage.

AUDIOVISUAL

CHECK OUT THE MEETING ROOM

SET-UP

Get to the room early and ensure you're

comfortable with the set-up.

THE AUDIENCE BEFORE YOU SPEAKShake hands and talk with as many people as possible ahead of time

Meet & Greet

PracticeTHE FIRST MINUTE

Whatever you're planning to say as the captivating

opener, rehearse the first few sentences several times

IN YOUR MIND

Standing Position ASSUME A

IN THE FIVE MINUTES

PRIOR TO SPEAKING

Give your body a chance to warm up, and place yourself in a posture ready for action

SPEECHES

ATTENDOTHER

This shows respect for your

fellow presenters while also giving you a chance to

feel out the audience.

DONTFIGHT THE

FearAccept your fear rather

than trying to fight it.