Making your presenting more persuasive

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Running Time: 9:37

Date: 01/10/2014

Not a born performer when presenting in public? It's not as difficult as you might think!

Does the very thought of giving a presentation leave your heart thumping, your stomach churning, and your forehead wet with perspiration? According to Michelle Bowden, you're not alone. In fact, she says, 80% of people have had some sort of fear or anxiety in relation to presenting at some point in their life.

Michelle says in most cases, nervousness comes from presenters focusing too much on themselves, rather than the audience. But it is fixable, she says, and Michelle provides advice on overcoming public speaking fears. She has some handy tips we can all use to make our presentations more persuasive.