Lasting Last Impressions

Instead of being swept in the spiral of negative thoughts like 'What if I fail? What will they think of me? try to be aware of your physical sensations: how your heart beats, how the air fills your lungs, the heat and sweat you feel.

This will anchor you in the present moment and calm your nerves.

• Make sure you get a good night’s sleep, that you're hydrated and that you had a good meal before. 
• Be careful with your caffeine intake before a big presentation so that your heart rate isn’t already elevated.
• Strike a power pose. Research shows it can shift your mood and make you feel more confident. 
• Own the space. If you can, get to the room early and really imagine owning it.

The Storyteller can tap emotions and weave a persuasive narrative.

An audience may not remember every single data point or statistic, but they will remember a great story or emotional connection.

Pros: Focused on making an emotional connection with the audience.

Cons: Not suitable for audiences that just want a factual answer to a simple question.

The Closer jumps into a presentation, cuts right to the chase, delivers the bottom line and skips all the boring stuff.

It sees the end goal and goes right for it. 

Pros: reduces a presentation to its esssence.

Cons: may be perceived as too harsh or abrupt.