At Nerve, our top coaching request is for presentation skills. As performers, we excel in “stage etiquette” — from entering confidently and knowing where to stand to finding your light and using gestures effectively. We understand how to captivate an audience and adjust our delivery by studying body language.

Presentation skills differ from public speaking. When presenting, you share your knowledge to persuade, influence, and inform your audience. Unlike public speaking, presentations are focused on conveying specific ideas your audience is genuinely interested in.

The importance of preparation

We know the importance of preparation. In writing, you need to know the subject matter, the reason behind what you are saying, what you want the audience to feel, and what you want them to do. 

You need to prepare with a proper warm-up, breathing, light movement, and voice exercises so you can hit the ground running.

After the presentation, you need to take the time to reflect and ask yourself what worked, what didn’t, and what actions to take now.