How can academic presentation boost self-confidence?
                     How can academic presentation 
boost self-confidence?
Voice Control
 Your voice is the most important tool you will use 
as a public speaker. One simple way to improve 
your voice is by learning to breathe fully and 
deeply from your diaphragm.
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Body Language
 This is your body’s way of communicating without 
using words. It’s the combination of facial 
expressions, gestures, and movements that convey 
what’s going on in your mind. Practice strong, 
confident body language to fuel your presentation.
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Delivery 
 When it comes to public speaking, delivery is 
everything. Make sure you speak clearly, concisely 
and slowly or your message will get lost if the 
audience can’t easily follow what you say.
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Practise 
 Been tasked with presenting something you don’t know 
anything about? Research the subject, write yourself 
notes, rehearse out loud to a friend or partner and 
believe inn yourself. 
 If you deliver what you are saying confidently, others 
will feel confident about the information you are giving 
them.
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Audience Relations
 Good presenters are in tune with their audience 
and its more than just standing up and talking, it’s 
about engaging with them. 
 Acknowledge your audience, grab their attention 
with a story or fact, make eye contact and find a 
friendly face to talk to.
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Be true to yourself
 Confidence comes from you knowing yourself, so 
ensure authenticity by staying true to your 
principles.
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Give compliments to others
 Psychologists have found that giving compliments 
to others can boost your own confidence.
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Prepare professional and appealing 
visuals
 Preparing attractive visual materials to support 
your presentation not only compliments your pitch, 
they can also act as a helpful prompt.
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Maintain eye-contact
 Maintaining a level of eye contact with your 
audience can help you to come across more 
confident, trustworthy and approachable.
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