How do you reduce nerves when presenting to execs or customers who are more challenging?

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Trust me, nerves are normal. Despite lots of practice in the mirror, I still get nervous. Just have good preparation and imagine in your head that they already love you and whatever you have to say.

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I practice my speech or what I will be talking about ahead of time if I can. I also avoid caffeine if I feel I might be a bit nervous presenting. I try to relax my breathing ahead of time and do my best.

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Tell yourself this like 10 times before the presentations ‘This is just a presentation, not a war’

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I'd advice from people who work with them regularly so you can present the information in a way the will respond well to. Make sure you're prepared for any possible pushback and that you've covered your bases. Sometimes doing a dry run with the team can be helpful.

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Run it past your colleagues or someone on your team. That way you can get some feedback on the presentation and get all the wrinkles ironed out before actual presentation.

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Preparation! When I am prepared and know my content and materials, then I can be confident in what I'm going to say.

To be honest, nerves will never go away, but I think preparation is key. You can also request coworkers to listen as you practice your presentation with them and take in their feedback.

The more prepared you are, the more confident you'll feel. So make sure you know your material inside and out and that you've practiced your presentation multiple times. It helps to visualize yourself doing a great job at it beforehand too.

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