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Practice
Rehearse the talk. Carefully work out the elements of sequence,
timing and continuity. Remember that more practice time is needed to
develop a formal talk that sounds natural and is interesting and
personal.
Have someone else listen to the practice talk to help smooth out rough
areas. If visual aids are used, determine where to stand so the audience
can see without obstructions. Slides, movies, and other visuals need to
be run through for timing, sequence and appropriateness. If possible,
rehearse in the actual presentation setting with the projectors,
recorders, etc., that will be used during the actual presentation.
Experiencing nervousness and stage fright is normal for most people.
Apprehension about the audience reaction is often a positive element,
because, the very nature of this feeling can make the instructor more
alert. While there is no single method to remove the nervousness and
fears, thorough preparation and practice are likely the most effective
tools to help deal with these feelings. The more prepared the
instructors are, the more comfortable they will be before, during and
after the presentation.
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