
All Ears English Podcast AEE 1789: 3 Strategies for Nerves During Business English Presentations
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May 26, 2022 Tackling nerves in business presentations is key, and this discussion offers three intriguing strategies. It dives into glossophobia, presenting quirky coping tactics like visualizing the audience as animated vegetables. Listeners learn a unique method from Taiwan that involves writing 'people' on their hands to shift focus. Emphasis is placed on creating personal mantras and rituals to boost confidence. Mindfulness techniques, such as finger tracing, are highlighted, encouraging a more positive view of public speaking as an exciting chance to shine.
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Vegetable Audience
- Instead of imagining a naked audience, try picturing them as vegetables.
- This disarms the audience and makes you smile, reducing nervousness.
Swallowing the Audience
- Write "people" or "audience" on your hand and pretend to swallow it.
- This symbolic act can reduce intimidation and boost confidence.
Personal Incantation
- Develop a personal mantra or incantation to get in the zone before presenting.
- Tailor it to combat your specific anxieties and boost your confidence.
