There is no shortcut to this. Being well prepared is a big part of avoiding nervousness. Being prepared is a good strategy to prevent the fight or flight response from kicking in. By preparing yourself well, you are reducing the perception of danger. The very process of preparation helps you calm your nerves, thereby preventing pre-presentation nerves. Time management and planning techniques would be helpful at this stage. Make good use of the days or weeks prior to your presentation by researching, planning your presentation and practicing.
Before your presentation, try to take every single measure to prevent yourself from getting nervous in the first place. If you have had to suddenly talk in front of a big crowd and have stage fright, this would be because you have not had time for preparing your speech. However, if you have even a few minutes notice, using this time to plan your speech would be really helpful. If you do this, even if you get nervous and have stage fright, your practice will make sure that you presentation goes as smoothly as possible.
Here are a list of things to do beforehand:
• Prepare meticulously: Research diligently and study thoroughly about what you are going to present. Knowing what you are talking about is going to give you confidence.
• Rehearse repeatedly: There is no substitute for practice. If you have sufficient practice, you are sure to go on stage and do your speech. It also helps you feel more confident and you will be able to complete your presentation even if you feel nervous.
• Come early: It is a good idea to come early and check out the venue and familiarize yourself with the surroundings. You should plan where you want to stand and get a feel of the lighting. This will help you feel more in control of the situation and help in reducing your nervousness. Also, check the equipment such as mikes and visual aids that your might want to use to make sure they are in working order.
• Dress professionally: Make sure you are wearing clothing appropriate for the occasion. Don’t wear a tuxedo or an evening gown to a casual party or vice versa. Remember clothes make the man and dressing well will give you confidence to face a crowd. and in something that makes you confidence.
• Greet members of the audience: Starting off with friendly body language and positive attitude sets the tone for the presentation. Getting to know even a part of your audience in advance will make you more comfortable while presenting.
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