let the symptoms happen. Fighting your fear is likely to cause anxiety symptoms to 
intensify. It’s okay to be nervous during a presentation. In fact, audience members often 
expect it. Depending on the nature of the presentation, it may even be helpful to tell 
the audience you are feeling nervous. Saying so may help you to calm down, and it very 
likely will help to win the audience over to your side.
Delivering the Presentation
Here is a list of suggestions to keep in mind when you are giving a presentation.
UÊPay attention to the way you deliver your speech. Before the talk, check 
any pronunciations you’re not sure about. Make sure that your voice does 
not drop off at the end of your sentences. Be sure you are projecting at a 
reasonable volume (imagine you are delivering your speech to the back wall