Practice
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Practice
Practise, practise, practise. You cannot expect to try something for the first time and succeed perfectly. We all need to practise.
Practise out loud at least 5 times, in front of a mirror, in front of friends, family.
Ask your family and friends to ask you questions as a way to ensure you know your material and prepare for the questions session.
As you practise out loud time your presentation. It should be maximum 8 minutes to leave time for questions. Every time you change your presentation time it again.
Don’t learn a speech.
Use prompt/cue cards. They should just contain words to help you remember each new point. Number these in case you drop them or whatever.
If you have too many words on a cue card you will not be able to find the information.
If you know your material a word or phrase on a cue card should suffice to remind you of the next point.
Overheads can also be used as your cue cards. If you keep a separate copy of the overheads for yourself, you can jot brief notes of extra points you want to make.
Check the room in advance.
Check all equipment in advance, don’t let technology let you down.
Good luck, we are all on your side, you can do this.
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