Very Useful Strategy

Over the years I have been on many auditions, took a lot of acting classes and performed in front of numerous audiences. Most people may think that because I am in acting, a business presentation should be easy for me. In all honesty, I fear it most of the time and that is something I can't control but I am trying to get better at it. I know it's hard to believe but it is the truth. I am going to share a technique that I hope will help you.

In a room, there are four walls. When you are presenting it may feel as if there are only three walls. The ones on your left, right, and back. The audience is in front of you. That is what mainly causes your nerves to act in certain ways. If you block out the audience and put the fourth wall up right in front of them. You will feel like it is only you in the room. If you really concentrate, and use the tip of looking above their heads to make eye contact, it should make it a lot easier. Over time, when you are comfortable enough to make full eye contact and presenting becomes natural, that wall will disappear. You will then realize you have finally avoided stage fright for good.