FabSwingers.com forum: Nerves

By *ikeC81 OP Man
over a year ago

harrow

I am wondering if anyone else suffers from nerves like I do.

Next hues day I have to pitch to a CEO and cto of a billion pound company. Am I nervous hell yes. Can I use PowerPoint no.

For me my nerves get the better of me, I end up getting all confulded. This happens tome in large groups as well, and why I sometimes struggle to talk to people.

I don't want to take any natural calms but wAnted to know if people experianced same issues

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get the shakes big time when doing presentations to groups. Beta blockers work well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Be truthful and tell them all that you are nervous when you speak to them.

Everyone gets nervous over different situations, its human nature.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When i had to go to hospital for an operation, only a minor one, i kept having to go for a wee, or i get tongue tied or giggly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

bit different but ive a meet on thursday and im soo nervous about that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Get the shakes big time when doing presentations to groups. Beta blockers work well."

Nerves are terrible. I used to perform in front of several hundred people at small venues as a soloist and thirty minutes before was the most gutwrenching time imaginable (and no green room). I found the first 30 seconds of a performance the worst inside, but then it would melt away and I'd be flying

Trick with small audiences is not to focus on any one face for too long try and move your focus around on objects at eye level, never look down and don't forget to smile. If you can bring your audience in and involve them in what you're doing, you've cracked it

Bigger audiences are easier, you can't see tha faces in the auditorium, just black silhouettes of people, and very bright lights in your face

Good luck

Wolf

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I dont advise alcohol as a solution...lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always had similar problems with presentations - try a herbal remedy called 'Rescue Remedy' - available widely at chemists and has a nice cherry bite to it! Honestly, really worked - well, for me anyway!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am wondering if anyone else suffers from nerves like I do.

Next hues day I have to pitch to a CEO and cto of a billion pound company. Am I nervous hell yes. Can I use PowerPoint no.

For me my nerves get the better of me, I end up getting all confulded. This happens tome in large groups as well, and why I sometimes struggle to talk to people.

I don't want to take any natural calms but wAnted to know if people experianced same issues"

im a s easoned public speaker and i always get nervous but trust me the only way to deall with the nerves when you get up to pitch is to look at everyone straight in the eye ...whatever you do dont lose eye contact ..its so important because you get so much back from someone if you are looking at them ..its a kind of empathy bcause ususally those people are thinking " oh my god i couldnt be doing what hes doing right now " and they want you to be doing it well !! whatever you might think ..

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

my nerves get shot to pieces and it makes me really poorly. when i used to take exams or give small speeches. the minute i was in the room i was ok. try and keep cool so your body doesnt overheat. good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well i know you dont wish to take nothing but from boots is the best thing on the market called Rescue Remady just herbs and for years me and my girls been taking this .. we have horses and show at the top and jump working hunters .. thats a class of 12 or more jumps rustic water 5 bar gates all sorts and thay are big and wide .. you look and you feel sick .... and this helps us cope ... has done for years .. can get a sweets or spry we take both you dont need loads ..if not maybe Hipnosis you can see a person or even do it yourself self-hipnosis reading books on how the mind work and controling feelings ... in bissness you need to be on the ball and some nerves i am sure help .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am wondering if anyone else suffers from nerves like I do.

Next hues day I have to pitch to a CEO and cto of a billion pound company. Am I nervous hell yes. Can I use PowerPoint no.

For me my nerves get the better of me, I end up getting all confulded. This happens tome in large groups as well, and why I sometimes struggle to talk to people.

I don't want to take any natural calms but wAnted to know if people experianced same issues"

always get nervous when having to make presentations.......when I ever appeared before the beaks on someone's behalf I just imagined myself in a non threatening environment and amongst friends......forgot all about being ina court room in front of other lawyers and the Sheriff......made life a whole lot easier

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nerves are apauling, I have every sympathy with you....

Try to remember that you have a good product and that you have been inviited to pitch. I am not sure telling your clients that you are nervous is such a good idea, you are sposed to be a profesional after all.....

I am good at my job as I am very confident, but I dont have to sell anything, which I find very dificult to do.

Good luck and let us know how you did....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i get nervous yeah, but i usually find the thinking about things is often much worse than the delivery / execution

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i get nervous yeah, but i usually find the thinking about things is often much worse than the delivery / execution

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and your right less time thinking and getting on with it . You have to belive in yourself .. and be true to yourself .. and be positive from that things work . And when them nasty things come into your head say to yourself i will not let it take me over .. i am in control of what i think .

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By *ikeC81 OP Man
over a year ago

harrow

Thanks for advice all...the funny thing is I don't get nervous when swinging lol.....

Really strange

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks for advice all...the funny thing is I don't get nervous when swinging lol.....

Really strange

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well i am glad to here that and you go for it xx make them see just how good you are at your job xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I believe in practice makes perfect, and prefer to write my own presentations than to use materials written by someone else.

For an important presentation, I would practice first, to make sure I know the contents well, and to practice my timings and delivery.

As for calming myself, I find deep breathing helps.

Good luck!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to get nervous when delivering training but I've got used to it now and it doesn't bother me as it did. I am a talker so would rather train that way rather than death by powerpoint. There's nothing worse than seeing people desperately trying to keep awake whilst staring at text projected on a wall. I like the spontaneity of it too, you never know what's gonna be said. Retaining interest is key.

I'd make a bad salesperson, its not me trying to persuade someone to buy something. So I can understand how hard that is, rather than training on policy and procedures.

But try and keep a positive mind. If you believe in what you are trying to achieve and remain assertive, then those nerves won't show. The first few minutes are always the worst. I'm sure you'll be fine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get nervous all the time yeah, sometimes shaken cant eat that sort of thing. Its nateral hunni.x

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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago

South West London / Surrey

"i get nervous yeah, but i usually find the thinking about things is often much worse than the delivery / execution

Agrees with the above.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

know your subject and have a few run thro's.

wear something you are very comfortable in.

engage all you are presenting to.

stay on subject.

possibly send in advance, works for some... maybe speak to their PA's and ask best way to engage.

good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Preparation. Make sure you know the presentation inside out and backwards. Run it past a few others and get them to ask as many awkward questions as they can.

Keep some notes with all your facts and figures on so you can be sure you are accurate.

Take it slow and steady, don't try to rush yourself and try to keep questions to the end so you don't get sidetracked.

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