PODCAST SCRIPT - PRESENTATION BREATHING

Breathing. It’s essential. Don’t stop!

Your breathing plays a huge role in the success of your presentation. Rapid or shallow breathing is characteristic of nervous energy.

Slow and measured breathing is characteristic of control. That’s the characteristic you want. Prepared, ready and in control.

Complete some breathing exercises before you speak. Breathing deeply, draw in some air slowly and then exhale slowly.

Repeat a few times before you begin your presentation. Have your arms by your side. If you can stand, then do so.

Alternatively, stay sitting but sit up straight as you complete your breathing exercises.

When you begin your presentation you might need some focus on your breathing. That’s normal. Make a point. Pause and breathe. Then speak again.

After a while you will be quite comfortable with the routine. Your breathing is both affected by your confidence and in turn can influence that confidence. We will look at presentation confidence next.