Presentation help?!
Question:
Presentation help?
I'm really scared by the Idea of standing in front of the whole class talking about myself(Presentation topic).I have to do it or else I won't pass my exam but I can't because I'm ugly, I have no selfesteem(I can't even make an eye contact)and I'm sure that a lot of people will laugh at me.
what should I do?
Answers:
Dwayne!
First, remember EVERYONE else is going to do this too. They want you to do well - they aren't there to condemn you.
Look just over the heads of the people in the back row. It makes it look like you are looking at people. Or, find two or three friends you can look at - and look only at them. It makes it look like you are looking at the audience w/o needing to make eye contact with everyone. (There will almost always be a few people smiling encouragement at you - look at them!)
Practice you speech at least 3 times out loud - you need to be less nervous to make up for being unsure of yourself.
Dress in something comfortable that you think you look good in.
And don't be so hard on yourself!!!
Best of luck!