5 Ways to Be a Confident Speaker Even if You’re Delivering A Presentation for the First Time

Delivering your presentation can be nerve-wracking especially if you’re stepping on the stage for the first time.

However, confidence is a skill that can be developed with practice and the right mindset.

Here are 5 ways to help you become a confident speaker.

This also works even when delivering a presentation for the first time.
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​1. Understand Your Presentation Well

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Confidence comes from preparation.

The best way to prepare is to form a deep understanding of your presentation.

Take the time to thoroughly research and rehearse your presentation.

Knowing your material inside out not only boosts your credibility but also provides a safety net.

The safety net allows you to navigate unexpected questions or situations easily.
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2. Rehearse Delivering Your Presentation

Rehearse your presentation multiple times before the actual delivery.

Practice in front of a mirror, record yourself, or present to a trusted friend or family member.

Repetition not only enhances your familiarity with the presentation but also helps refine your delivery.

Rehearsals make you more comfortable and confident on stage.

Rehearsing is not just spending time practicing your public speaking skills.

You need to make sure you’re doing it right.

Find out more rehearsal techniques in the 2-Day Live Training.

Darren Tay, the 1st Southeast Asian World Champion in Public Speaking will be one of the expert trainers.

​3. Focus on Breathing and Relaxation Techniques

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Nervousness often manifests physically, affecting your voice and body language.

Practice deep-breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to calm your nerves.

Prioritise controlled breathing during your presentation to maintain a steady voice.

All of these will help you give an impression you’re composed and confident.
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​4. Do Visualisation

Visualise yourself succeeding in your presentation.

Imagine the audience responding positively.

Envision yourself confidently delivering key points.

Feel the sense of accomplishment at the end.

Positive visualisation can help shift your mindset which reinforces a belief in your ability to excel.
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5. Engage with Your Audience

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Establish a connection with your audience by making eye contact and smiling.

Engage them with relatable anecdotes or ask questions to create a sense of interaction.

Connecting with your audience not only fosters a supportive atmosphere.

But also redirects your focus from self-doubt to a shared connection.
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You can confidently step onto the stage, even if it’s your first time.

Embrace the learning process, and with each presentation, watch your confidence as a speaker grow.

Apply These Theories to Real-World Applications

Apply these tips above into actual practice.

Because knowledge without application is like standing still and not walking forward.

At the same time when you apply tips or practice theories, make sure you’re on the right track by knowing the mistakes you’re making.

There are unconscious mistakes you won’t be able to see by yourselves or so-called blindspots.

We tend to be blind with certain things to do so we need professional eyes to check us and keep us on track.

If you’re not getting the right feedback, then you’ll be in an endless loop.

What’s worse is you’ll be stuck because you don’t see how to improve and what changes need to be made.

Because if you’re not getting the right feedback, you get stuck in an endless loop and you don’t know how to improve.

Just like what happened to Sebastian.

Even though he made the effort to attend different community groups to practice public speaking in front of people, he still struggled.

Sebastian had a difficult time dealing with nervousness and communication at work effectively as a leader.

The good news is everything changed when he attended the 2-Day Live Training with Darren Tay, 1st Southeast Asian World Champion of Public Speaking.

In this live training, you’ll be in a safe learning environment where you can commit mistakes without worrying about embarrassing yourself.

At the same time, you can get blindspot feedback and be on your way toward reaching your goals.

Sign up for the 2-Day Live Training today. Seats are limited to 15 participants.