Apply Delivery Skills

You’re ready to deliver the presentation. What does it take to make a good and lasting impression? I just received an e-mail from my daughter Donna, who closed with this apt thought for the answer: “Dance as if nobody’s watching.” Very often, we’re at our best when we’re not concerned about what people think of us. After all, we’ve planned carefully and rehearsed thoroughly. Here are some pointers that will help you be at ease before your audience.

Breathe, Breathe, Breathe

Concentrating on breathing is probably the finest advice I can offer to overcome the nervous tension that comes with presenting in front of an audience. As you begin the presentation, take a moment to absorb what’s going on in the room and take a couple ...

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