ASIP-EP-23 Managing Nerves Before a Presentation

Presenting in front of an audience, whether small or large, can cause feelings of nervousness or unease. Public speaking is a fear many have experienced, but sometimes it may be a part of the work that you do. Managing nerves beforehand can make the experience easier and even enjoyable! Here are a few examples of ways to manage presentation nerves.

Instruction: Click on each item to learn more about it.

Attribution: This activity is used in the Arts & Science Internship Program's open educational resource, "Ideation and Planning Skills for Employment Success", available through eCampusOntario's Open Library in Spring 2023.

This project is made possible with funding by the Government of Ontario and through eCampusOntario’s support of the Virtual Learning Strategy. To learn more about the Virtual Learning Strategy visit: https://vls.ecampusontario.ca.