Materials checklist: slides, adapter, water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]During<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Focus on your objective, not on self-evaluating.<\/li>\n
- If you freeze: pause, breathe, restate the key idea in one sentence.<\/li>\n
- In complex questions: ask for clarification or time; repeat the question to buy seconds and confirm understanding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]After<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Record feedback: 3 strengths and 3 improvements.<\/li>\n
- Celebrate the achievement and disconnect for a few hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Support resource[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”30px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
TED Talk: Amy Cuddy<\/h3>\n
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TED Talk: Julian Treasure<\/h3>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/julian_treasure_how_to_speak_so_that_people_want_to_listen” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”60%” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”30px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
YouTube: Defense tips<\/h3>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vLqFeW3o7WE” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”60%” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eVvvTe_JcaM” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”60%” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eiYSUaIyuaA” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”60%” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Emotional goal<\/p>\n
Manage the presentation, turn nerves into positive energy, reinforce confidence.<\/p>\n
To always keep in mind
\n\u201cNerves are not your enemy: they are the spark of your energy.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n
Practical exercise<\/p>\n
\n- Rehearsal with body anchoring:<\/strong> practice the superhero stance standing tall, feet firm, breathing deeply. Use the posture to regain calm whenever anxiety appears.<\/li>\n
- Positive visualization (5 min):<\/strong> imagine the defense in detail, responding calmly and confidently.<\/li>\n
- Empowerment phrase:<\/strong> repeat before entering: \u201cI have worked hard, I know what I\u2019m talking about, few know as much as I do, I am ready to share it.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Understand your body:<\/strong> Accepting anxiety can reduce it: accept the thoughts that cause anxiety without judging them, let them pass. When they arise, practice 4-7-8 breathing.<\/li>\n
- Rewrite your reality:<\/strong> Reframe nerves as emotions similar to excitement, and think \u201cthis is my body getting ready, like enthusiasm\u201d\u2014this can radically change your experience.<\/li>\n
- Manage the Spotlight Effect:<\/strong> We often overestimate how much the audience notices our nerves\u2014it\u2019s called the spotlight effect\u2014and in reality, they likely perceive it much less than we think.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Picture yourself succeeding!<\/li>\n <li>Materials checklist: slides, adapter, water.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <h4>During<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li>Focus on your objective, not on self-evaluating.<\/li>\n <li>If you freeze: pause, breathe, restate the key idea in one sentence.<\/li>\n <li>In complex questions: ask for clarification or time; repeat the question to buy seconds and confirm understanding.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <h4>After<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li>Record feedback: 3 strengths and 3 improvements.<\/li>\n <li>Celebrate the achievement and disconnect for a few hours.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/article>\n <!-- Keys for slides -->\n <article>\n <header> Keys for slides<\/header>\n <ul>\n <li>One key idea per slide.<\/li>\n <li>Minimal text; prioritize clear visualizations.<\/li>\n <li>Sufficient contrast and legible fonts.<\/li>\n <li>Script with navigation cues: intro \u2192 method \u2192 results \u2192 closing.<\/li>\n <li>Logistics tip: prepare copies on USB + cloud + email.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/article>\n <!-- Support resources -->\n <article>\n <header> Support resources<\/header>\n <h3>? TED Talk: Amy Cuddy<\/h3>\n <iframe src=\"https:\/\/embed.ted.com\/talks\/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are\" title=\"Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are\"><\/iframe>\n <h3 style=\"margin-top:1.5rem\">? TED Talk: Julian Treasure<\/h3>\n <iframe src=\"https:\/\/embed.ted.com\/talks\/julian_treasure_how_to_speak_so_that_people_want_to_listen\" title=\"Julian Treasure: How to speak so that people want to listen\"><\/iframe>\n <h3 style=\"margin-top:1.5rem\">? YouTube: Defense tips<\/h3>\n <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vLqFeW3o7WE\" title=\"Tips defense 1\"><\/iframe>\n <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eVvvTe_JcaM\" title=\"Tips defense 2\"><\/iframe>\n <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eiYSUaIyuaA\" title=\"Tips defense 3\"><\/iframe>\n <\/article>\n <!-- Emotional goal -->\n <article>\n <header> Emotional goal<\/header>\n <p>Manage the presentation, turn nerves into positive energy, reinforce confidence.<\/p>\n <h5>To always keep in mind<\/h5>\n <blockquote>\u201cNerves are not your enemy: they are the spark of your energy.\u201d<\/blockquote>\n <h5>Practical exercises<\/h5>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Rehearsal with body anchoring:<\/strong> practice the superhero stance standing tall, feet firm, breathing deeply. 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