arrgghhh - presentation

[debbsi]

I have to give a group presentation next week at uni (my bit is thankfully only 5 mins).

Any advice??

I'm finding the propanallol is really helping with the nerves, but just hope my mind doesnt go blank and i dont waffle and keep repeating myself.

I'm going to have little cards with what i want to say written on them and try to learn it by heart so i dont have to read them and i can look at my audience.

I have very little experience and would appreciate any advice xx

[KK77]

Knowing your material is important as it gives you natural confidence and the ability to engage with your audience - and you've always got your cards to fall back on should you forget anything. Try to speak slowly at first so you don't stumble over your words - but most importantly, try to enjoy it!

Remember, being a little nervous is natural: it actually gives you an edge and alertness that would otherwise be lacking and make you sound somewhat dull, monotonous and robotic. You'll find that time will fly by and it'll be over before you know it.

My job involves giving presentations and interviewing, so I don't really think about it any more, yet there are times when anxiety, for no justifiable reason, rears its head, and I've been doing it for over 15 years.

Let us know how you get on but I'm sure you will be fine - esp as you also take propranolol, which should further steady your nerves.

[Tyke]

Hi Debs

Are you aloud to use audio visuals? If you are familiar with PowerPoint you could use a few slides to help get across your main points and/or produce a handout. I find that helps as I am not then the sole focus of attention which I find stressful. You could always see if you could use a whiteboard or flipchart if you don't want to include IT.

Good luck with it.

Tyke

[KK77]

I don't think Debs has been back to read her replies Tyke.

[debbsi]

Hi
Thanks for the tips, i am using a powerpoint presentation, and i've been rehearsing and written myself some notes, then if i do panic i can refer to them

its only for 5 minutes so i should be ok

dreading the next one in a few months its for 30 mins all on my own - eek