Lists a number of techniques for overcoming nervousness and releasing nervous energy before giving an oral presentation. One is to remind yourself that you are prepared. What are two other techniques mentioned in the chapter?
a. Jog rapidly in place for a few minutes.
b. Realize that the audience is there to hear you, not to judge you.
c. Take several deep breaths, exhaling slowly.
d. Drink two or three 8-ounce glasses of water.
e. Focus your gaze on the far wall for the first few minutes of your presentation.