How do you compensate your presentation nerves as an Expat or Dutch professional?
Did you know we all compensate our presentation nerves one way or another when we present? This is normal and part of the deal. However, it can be helpful to become more conscious of what we are inclined to do and what the effect of this behavior may be on our audience. Just realizing it, can already make a difference and make sure you have more impact with your presentation.
Some people compensate their nerves by starting to talk really quick as soon as they present, without any clear stops. The audience then often concludes at the end, “ahh nice guy, but what the heck did he talk about? Something about…. but what was his point?”
Some people come in and you can feel that this person “does not want to be here and does not want to do this” ;-). What would be the effect of this on an audience?
And then other people, start talking very softly and mumble. The audience then might think, ok it might be really interesting and important, what she has to say, but this requires so much energy …… And promptly they will move their attention someplace else.
What are you inclined to do? How do you compensate your nerves?
If I look at the schedule above, for me it is a combination of preparing too much (2) and high energy for too long (6). Enthusiasm is nice, but there is a limit ….. ;-). This can make you audience get tired after a while. Luckily, I make sure in my training never to talk for too long and make my sessions varied ;-).
Do not take your compensation behavior too seriously ;-). We all do it, to a lesser or greater degree. Just, getting more conscious of it and the effect it might have on your audience, might already help.
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To more grip, impact and presenting pleasure!
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