Stand on the Newspaper to Practice Your Presentation Movements
When we are uncomfortable in front of an audience, we tend to pacing, wobbling, or otherwise distracting. One TED Coach Speaker gives advice on how to move on stage.
In addition to many other great presenter tips, Gina Barnett warns us against repetitive movements such as rocking or shifting weight from foot to foot. Rehearse in front of a mirror or other people to catch these unconscious, adrenaline-fueled movements, and to use the movements intelligently during your presentation, rehearse in the newspaper:
“You can walk,” Barnett says, “but not walk. You can walk forward or backward, but not swing. ” It’s as bad as wobbling – they create that calm. Barnett has great advice on how to make sure you move in a way that amplifies your performance rather than distracting you from it. “Practice on the move to formulate a new point of view,” she says. “Try to get close to the audience when the content of your talk calls for it.” One trick she likes is to rehearse while standing on the newspapers spread out on the floor. You will be able to hear yourself moving when the paper crunches, so you can actually move “intentionally and purposefully.”
Body language is important in presentations , including hand gestures and movement around the stage.
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