Question

Polishing Your Delivery and Following Up

Once your presentation is organized and your visuals prepared, you are ready to practice. Knowledge and practice of good delivery techniques will allow you to feel more confident and appear more professional during your presentation.
Consider the scenario, and then answer the question.
You are a manager attending a presentation about conflict resolution. You always have trouble combating stage fright when you present, but you notice that the speaker at this presentation seems at ease and comfortable in front of a large audience. After the presentation, you decide to talk to the speaker and ask her what she does to be so relaxed.
1. Which is the best response the speaker could give in this situation?
a) I just go into a room and say what is on my mind.
b) I read from my notes and make sure the room is darkened.
c) I rehearse repeatedly and practice stress reduction.

Answer 1

c) I rehearse repeatedly and practice stress reduction.

Step-by-step explanation:

Rehearsing your presentation numerous times and preparing in depth and methodically will reduce nervousness before or during an appearance in front of an audience. There are several methods and techniques that can help conquer stage fright, such as using positive self-talk, breathing deeply, knowing your topic and being prepared.