My mouth gets really dry when I have to present. Any methods to combat outside of drinking water?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Just keep on presenting and eventually your nerves will settle down when it becomes routine

like

It’s true. Dry mouth is a physical effect of stress. Lower your stress presenting and your drymouth will lessen too

like

Astroglide usually does the trick

likefunnyhelpful

Liter of cola

likefunny

Lick your lips seductively

funnylike

I always keep a bottle of water with me - but I usually take a casual, conversational approach to presenting. I ask often if people have questions and use that time to take a sip of water.

like

Xylitol gum before the presentation.

like

I'll try that out. Thanks for the suggestion

Drink alcohol

funny

Permanently wear one of those beer helmets with the straws that allow you to drink on the go. Substitute water for beer depending on the meeting/your mood.

like

eat an apple before! I’m a singer and I would do this before performances. sorry lil gross- but the fruit helps you salivate

like

Practice your presentation.
Practice it again.
Once more.

Now you’ll feel better.

like

Easy solution . Just rehearse what you want to say for first one minute . If you know that - you will do fine and won’t go dry in mouth

like

Drink lots of water. I have the same problem.

like

Skol

Cheer for the Vikings??

There are dry mouth sprays you can use before presenting

Related Posts

5/4 Thread (General):

like

Can I ask for retention? I have an offer of 43 LPA.

CCTC: 25.4 LPA
YoE: 5
Tech Stack: Java

funnylike

Looking to hire a designer to spend 3-4 hours with me today or tomorrow. Budget $250ish total.
Collaborate on building a quick pitch deck - I can do slides, but want help with how to visualize concepts and design slides to most effectively and beautifully communicate the pitch.
Work iteratively, in PowerPoint, share screen or discuss and iterate.
Would ideally be ASAP today - please DM.

like

Any ideas of how to land a corporate board seat?

like

Hi 🐠 not a consulting question but need some help, my cousin has got admission confirmed in maynooth university as an international student MSc on business analytics. Any idea how good opportunities in Ireland for international students after the course? Any insights will be helpful too. Thanks

Dear all,

Please help me to fill the my accomplishments tab in ionboard hcl portal, its not enabled. Please suggest me.HCL Technologies

Post Photo
like

Hi,
What are the predominant technologies used in
Barclays payment merchant services?
What will day to day work in the team look like?
Barclays

like

Sorry for the delay, was sick yesterday. And yes, when I say sick, I really mean hung over. Been a few years since that happened. Anyway, good luck. I personally don't see any plays this week.

Post Photo
like

Please tell me that somebody out there agrees: the new Google suite rebranding looks all the same and I can’t remember how many times I opened google maps when I wanted mail and opened meets when I wanted calendar. C’mon Google! What the heck!

likefunny

A MP sends a blast email asking for help on an urgent matter in the late afternoon. Do you answer the email? Or ignore it?

like

Hey Fishes,
I am suppose to join BNY Pune on grade I very soon. Wanted to check on how is the bank doing in the recession time. Any chances of layoffs predicted? Is the bank suffering any loss?

like
like

I am having skills of Analytics but not getting job I know Excel and other tools also Power Bi, Google sheets, Google Data Studio, Python, My Sql in learning.

Hi fishes,
What is the salary range of DCEO L4 engineer at Amazon?
Need your help.

like

What would you do if the president asked you to be on the Coronavirus task force? Contd.

Post Photo
likefunny

Is anyone here working at Docusign? I have a job offer but am concerned about the recent layoffs and leadership turnover and the recent posts on Glassdoor are concerning.

like

What are some ways you show employee appreciation?

like

What have been some of your favorite books to teach in the classroom? Especially from POC authors!

like

How to build transferable skills as a Sales Engineer to pivot to a industry role?

like

Any Java/Solr Developer to join Barclays Pune anytime soon ?

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

Is it safe to hide the fact that I was part of a group layoff and say instead that I chose to leave? Can recruiters find out the truth from my former employer and hurt my chances?

like

Am I missing something with this corona virus? I saw a statistic the other day that for anyone between the ages of 10 - 60, the death rate is ~0.2%...so what is the big deal? I assume just media hype?

like

Recruiters are Darwin’s missing link

likefunny

What if people acted like the animal prints they’re wearing?

likefunny

Hi All - I am in the last stage of interviewing for Booz Allen. I’m an aspiring consultant transitioning from industry (healthcare). BAH told me the position itself is full time but it is “attached to a contract.” Should I be worried that I would lose the job if and when the contract ends? Would love insight from current or former BAH folks

like

Dumb question, does a student who already graduated from Grad/Ph.D. program count as experienced hires?

like

Consulting firms in terms of airlines and their stereotypes? Go! Looking for some humor on Sunday night

like

Are you paid way less if you stay with one big4 after college than someone who switched? I feel like i would have been totally low balled if I stayed at one firm

like

Does anyone here find the headrest on their office chair super helpful? I've never had one, and can't imagine it's necessary as I shop for a new chair, but want to make sure there isn't something I'm missing.

like

Please share a time you struggled on a project but in the end personally walked away with a lot- currently in rut, burnt out from a demanding stretch role, need reminder of why we do this to ourselves

like

Can someone at EY put a referral in for me? DM me

like

Looking for some likes, happy Sunday 🐠

Post Photo
likefunnysmartuplifting

Are there any books about how commercial operations generally work? Regardless of industry (for the most set) - strategic planning, sales & ops planning, financial planning & analysis? Just like a 101 or 201 on it, could it even be a textbook. I can’t find much. Thank you

like

Just joined a T2 strategy firm as a lateral hire. My engagement principal wants to catch up over phone every Sunday, to debrief last week and to plan the coming week. Have not pushed back yet but the principal is making it sound like this is what all managers and up do at this firm. Any 🐠 have insights to share?

likefunny

What are the key differences between renting a condo apartment vs. renting an apartment managed by leasing units in NYC.

like

Is it possible to travel to India and return in a month?
I have valid work visa and i94 for next 2 years. Anyone done that recently?

like

Anyone have any insight into the HR Transformation (HCA) practice/world at KPMG? Looking to take Workday certs over to transformation work!

like

Anyone have any recs for self help books? Looking for more relatable topics to myself I guess?

like

Experiencing significantly more back pain since the last month. The work setup hasn’t changed. It’s a generic desk, footrest and ergonomic chair. Suggestions welcome on what I can add to my setup to make it more comfortable. I do take breaks and stretch once in two hours.

like

If you join any of the Big 4 as an experienced hire, is it possible to get laid off before your first project?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal