2Reducing Presentation Fear
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
• Identify four reasons for symptoms of anxiety and nervousness before and during a presentation.
• Describe two key strategies for reducing presentation fear.
Do you ever feel anxious at the prospect of speaking in front of a group? Have you ever found your hands shaking or your mouth dry as you begin speaking? You aren’t alone. Studies and surveys show that the fear of public speaking ranks right up there with the fear of heights—even with the fear of death.
It’s not only beginners who experience presentation fear. Experienced presenters often ...
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