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Reality is that the best you can do is practice. Try prepping over a period of days so that it becomes second nature. Also, write out key bullet points (not full talk tracks) to have in front of you as you progress. Should you get nervous and lose your place, or are interrupted with a question, those key bullet points coupled with your prep will get you back on track. I'm a major introvert, but was able to overcome my own issues with putting myself out there through this process. Good luck!
I agree with this. I think bullet points are key, not full talk tracks.
Other than practicing on the speaking proper, two other factors can help:
- find opportunities to practice improv; consider even signing up for a class. This will make you more comfortable 'riffing' on what you intrinsically know, and what is available in the moment
- focus on simplicity, clarity, and 'less is more.' Many people simply say too much, which dilutes the message, creates opportunities for stumbles, and serves to make you appear less knowledgeable. Find your '3 things' to say, and hone all of your focus around them
Try to mentally get excited about sharing what you have to share. You know the stufff better than the audience so no need to be anxious. Can you mentally try and get yourself into a space where you feel like you want to share what you have to say?
Was exactly in the same place until 2 years back. Took therapy, lots of practice by being comfortable speaking to people, practiced by saying hello to strangers and striking conversations. I am still not perfect, sometimes when I have to present to AC I get palpitations but I have definitely gotten better. Once I am in the zone I am usually okay now. Earlier I would just freeze
Gonna echo what P1 said. The solution here is practice. More practice and possibly different practice. Some folks do well with detailed scripts. Some do better on the fly. But they all take preparation.
Something that has worked well for a lot of my team has been improv classes. Learn to think and speak on your feet. If that's not for you, presentation coaching is a real option as well.
Learn to breathe
1) Get a confident extrovert on your team to present with you. Make sure they know you get nervoys. If you do that a few times it should get easier to present. If you can't get a co-presenter, ask a colleague to sit up front and be prepared to help by asking a key question if you blank out.
2) Own the nervousness by telling folks at the beginning that you have stage fright.
3) Make keyword notes on recipe cards, number them, and use them as prompts or make notes in Power Point and use those.
4) Pracice, ad naseum, in a mirror.
On a side note, I think it is important that kids get on stages as much as possible (singing, school pageants, debate clubs, etc.). The more people do this as kids the easier it gets in the workplace.