We suggest a few simple things you can do before any big presentation to ensure that it goes smoothly:
1. Set aside any personal interactions until after you're done.
For business professionals, telling them to set aside a specific time of the day to deal with personal things, like discussing with a spouse where to get dinner or when to pick up kids from school. If this reserved time happens to fall before an important presentation, need to reschedule it for later so they aren't distracted.
2. Practice "The Positive of Negative Preparation Principle."
Going into a presentation with a purely optimistic attitude could set you up for failure. you should visualize everything that could go wrong in your presentation and have a prepared response.
3. Imagine what will happen at the end of the meeting.
you should think how many ways your presentation could go wrong, you should visualize how you're going to behave as soon as you show the last slide, For example, imagine your audience looking convinced by your argument. This will help you end your presentation gracefully.
4. Keep your presentation's intention at the front of your mind.
Before you walk into the conference room or get up on the stage, remind yourself why you are giving your presentation, Ask yourself what questions your audience needs answered so that you can emphasize those points as clearly as possible.
5. Meditate.
Even 30 seconds of meditation before your presentation can have a noticeable impact. Big breaths through your nose down to your diaphragm and steady exhalation through your mouth slows down your heart rate and oxygenates your blood, reducing anxiety.
