Before You Give A Presentation
- Walk the stage. It is good to get a feel for the stage because it means you can establish a sense of ownership of the space, which will increase your confidence.
- Check the equipment to avoid minor mishaps.
- Know where you are sitting and use it to your advantage. People take 3 - 7 seconds to form an opinion of you.
- Your performance starts the moment you step onto the stage, not with your first line. Your audiences want you to be awesome because they made an effort to see you.
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