Fear & Control of Nerves

Over the years we have been asking clients for all the things they fear, all the things that could go wrong or have gone wrong with a presentation. We also asked for all the things they concentrate on in their inner dialogue before the event.

In this section, we've listed the most common fears and included some thoughts under each one on how understanding, forethought and planning can greatly increase the feeling of being in control.

We believe that about 75% of nerves can be eliminated through proper planning. Maybe more. Our planning model is all you should need for that.

For the other 25%, you should read "Focus & Concentration".

However, for many people, additional help is required to help them overcome difficult blocks or cope with their physical reaction.

An open course or personal coaching will impact directly on your confidence to give of your best in public.

Things that could possibly go wrong

	The audience have heard it all before
	They will be disinterested / demotivated / apparently bored
	Strong personality / disruptive individual with own agenda
	They don't want to be there
	They reject your ideas
	What will I do with my hands
	They get distracted by…
	They upset your flow by not grasping points
	People talking in the audience while you are talking
	You won't be able to answer their questions
	Feeling that audience have switched off
	Lose track or find yourself digressing
	Too long
	Too short
	Not sure of subject
	You will freeze / forget everything
	Forget visual aids / handouts / some of your materials
	Some part of the equipment will fail
	Fail to use OHPs / visuals / equipment correctly
	Not enough preparation time
	Lack of confidence