<div style=”display:block;transition:none 0s ease 0s;direction:rtl;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I am all about confidence and presenting as your authentic self. It is so important to speak with confidence but, what are some bad habits that can deter you from getting your message across as powerfully as possible?n n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n 1. Apologizingn n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Don’tn n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n : Apologize too much! Things happen. If something stops working, if the slides skip, if the mic cuts out, don’t keep apologizing or let the audience feel your stress. n n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Do:n n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n Stay positive! Flip the script and stay cool. n n </span> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n 2. Filler Wordsn n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Don’t:n n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n We all slip into this when we’re nervous, “Um, Uh, Err’. n n <br/> n </span> n </span> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Do:n n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n Practice and set a goal to reduce how many times you say them in a presentation. n n </span> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n 3. Talking too Fastn n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <br/> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Don’t:n n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n Let your nerves get the best of you and try to cover all your material quickly.n n <br/> n </span> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Do:n n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n If you know you do this, make a mindful decision to slow it down. Practice. Practice Practice. n n </span> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n 4. Fidgeting n n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Don’t:n n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n Fidget with your hair, pen, wedding ring, etc. The audience most definitely sees it and gets distracted. n n <br/> n </span> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Do:n n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n Rehearse where you will put your hands and your gestures. If you find yourself playing with a pen or wedding ring, remove it for your presentation. n n </span> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n 5. Moving Around or Turning your Back n n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <br/> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Don’t:n n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n Turn your back to the audience to read your slides or move way too much. n n </span> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Do:n n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n Keep some movement but be mindful of it. Face your audience when you’re presenting. n n </span> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n 6. Not Making Eye Contactn n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <br/> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Don’t:n n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n Avoid eye contact or think that it’s not important during a presentation. n n <br/> n </span> n </span> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Do:n n </span> n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n Build that connection and make eye contact with your audience. n n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n 7. Body Languagen n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Don’t:n n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n Revert to an unwelcoming stance by crossing your arms or hiding your hands. n n </span> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold;”> n n Do:n n </span> n </span> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n Practice your presentation with a confident stance with your feet slightly apart. Free your hands, and use them to emphasize your presentation.n n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n How do I know if I’m still doing it? n n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n Record yourself when you are presenting to an audience and watch it. Rewatch it and try to look out for these habits and you’ll be able to recognize it right away. n n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n For more tips on how to present with confidence, read moren n </span> n </span> n <a href=”httpss://www.perfectpitchesbyprecious.com/boosting-confidence” target=”_blank” style=”display: initial;”> n n heren n </a> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n . n n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n n n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n <p style=”direction: ltr;”> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n </span> n n n n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <br/> n </span> n </p> n</div>
