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LightedPath
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Joined: 22 Aug 2009
Posts: 8
Sat Aug 22, 2009 3:25 pm
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| Kind of worried about a presentation I may need to give |
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I recently applied for a promotion at work. Completed the application and I find out soon if I've got to the next stage. If I have at some point I will need to present to the recruiters why I should have the job. It's a management job.
It was a tough decision in the first place to apply. I am not confident enough to be a manager at the moment, and the thought of giving a presentation really worries me. But at the same time I realised that If I didn't start taking advantage of these opportunities I would always remain exactly where I am and not change.
So I've forced myself to apply I'm worried that If I get to the presentation stage I won't be able to handle it.
So any ideas on how I might overcome my fear of presenting and also give an effective presentation if it comes down to it? Thanks |
alexd181
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Joined: 03 Jan 2008
Posts: 240
Sat Aug 22, 2009 3:59 pm
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Hi
With public speaking it's important to focus on the positive elements of presenting, and not giving awareness to the negative elements. Often public speakers fail when their attention gets consumed in their fears or anxieties.
For situations like an upcoming promotion it's a great idea to practice in front of a mirror. You're practicing by convincing yourself about why you should get the position. Keep practicing until you can recount your positive qualities and skills so well that you are comfortable telling anyone about how good you would be at the position you are applying for. Look at yourself in the mirror when speaking and ask yourself whether you'd promote yourself or not. When you practice enough you'll get to a point of knowing that you deserve the position, even if you feel a bit unsure now. |
LightedPath
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Joined: 22 Aug 2009
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Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:41 pm
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Thanks Alex,
I'll buy a full size mirror next week and get practicing.
Thanks again! |
LightedPath
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Joined: 22 Aug 2009
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Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:54 pm
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Thanks for great advice I'll check those blogs out.
I'm also going to work on a SWOT analysis next week for myself and i'll focus on the strengths as a starting point for what I'm going to say if I get through to interview. Thanks again |
Jane2009
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Joined: 01 Jul 2009
Posts: 32
Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:41 pm
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Practising infront of a mirror is a great way to gain your confidence when presenting a presentation.
I hope you can over come your fear and get this job.
Good luck |
simonr
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Joined: 14 Mar 2007
Posts: 185
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:17 am
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| Sorry but.... |
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quote:
Originally posted by Jane2009
Practising infront of a mirror is a great way to gain your confidence when presenting a presentation.
Sorry but this isn't the opinion of professional trainers. (Well, okay, there are times when it CAN be useful but these are very specific times). Generally what happens when people "present" to the mirror is that they change the way the present because the mirror is there. What they see of themselves isn't how they naturally present.
What's more, it tends to make people who haven't got much self-confidence more self-conscious. That doesn't help.
Of course, if you've already got plenty of self-confidence it can be a useful tool..... a very useful tool indeed!
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) and there's plenty, plenty, plenty(!) of advice on this very website if you read around.
