Remember, have a good time.
If you’ve practiced and created a great presentation for your audience, now is the time to just relax and have fun with it. Recent research has indicated there are many benefits of being in a natural and relaxed state – like added mental focus, improved immune system, improved body awareness, etc. These might seem like small things, but when you’re relaxed your body will thank you by helping you perform better, but also your audience will be more relaxed as well.
Takeaway: When you’re relaxed and having fun, your natural passion for what your saying will shine through. And when you’re more relaxed, your audience will be too, which is actually quite important as they’re looking to you to provide a great experience. You are also able to better “roll with the punches” and also let go of any thoughts that you have to be “perfect.” Because let’s face it – nobody is perfect.
Lastly, just be yourself. When you’re not trying to be Simon Sinek, Zig Ziglar or Nancy Duarte, you’re able to be you – which is the most natural of all.
Remember: “It’s all right to have butterflies in your stomach. Just get them to fly in formation.” -Rob Gilbert
Do you have any techqniues that you use to relax before taking the stage? If so, feel free to share them below.