1. Controlling Your Fear
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2. Anxiety Triggers New and unknown situations Risk of failure
Potential for appearing foolish
Possibility of boring the audience

3. Anxiety Symptoms Increased heart rate Butterflies in the stomach
Incontrollable shakes
Lightheadedness
Dizziness

4. Managing Anxiety Experience Practice in front of a mirror.
Rehearse in front of family and friends.
Deliver a speech before your Toastmasters club.
Give presentations before other groups, anywhere you can.

5. Visualization Use your thought processes to achieve positive results.
Managing Anxiety
Visualization
Use your thought processes to achieve positive results.

6. Relaxation Isometric exercises Breathing techniques
Managing Anxiety
Relaxation
Isometric exercises
Breathing techniques

7. Conclusion It’s normal to feel nervous. Your audience won’t notice.
Use methods to exhibit confidence.