“There are only two types of speakers in the world: 1. The nervous and 2. Liars.” – Mark Twain.
Every speaker has feelings of nervousness or anxiousness before taking the stage. And that’s okay. The important piece is to not let your nerves get the best of you and to learn to focus that energy in a positive way – like turning it into excitement.
Below are five different ways to help reduce performance anxiety and calm your nerves before taking the stage to present.