Platform Power – eliminate your anxiety when speaking!
It’s painful watching someone speak who is filled with anxiety. How are you at controlling your nervousness?
Understand that the audience can tell immediately when you are panicked. This unrest is typically caused by lack of self-confidence, which is then exacerbated by poorly drafted presentations, little or no practice, and not knowing your audience. Think about a nervous speaker you previewed; did their anxiety build confidence in their message? Or were you just hoping they would make it through? Using a planning model helps reduce anxiety because it gives you structure and the knowledge that you are organized and in control.
Construction: Use the following 11-point model to plan your presentation. This model can also be used for planning meetings, writing newsletters and more.
