tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497618444235063479.post6980638274737462911..comments2018-09-24T00:11:19.566-07:00Comments on Presentation Tips for Nervous Presenters: Common Misconceptions about Handling NervesPam Bloorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01228493634588323568noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497618444235063479.post-1477472421321376802010-11-05T09:34:36.450-07:002010-11-05T09:34:36.450-07:00Alyse, thanks! It is a great idea to expend extra ...Alyse, thanks! It is a great idea to expend extra nervous energy prior to a presentation. I know a lot of people who exercise the morning of for the same reason. Stress brings on a biochemical change (increase in cortisol hormone) that is only depleted by exercise.<br />Just to clarify if you have not done yoga, that the tree pose is something to build concentration and focus that needs to be practiced over time. So it is not a great "right before" calming tactic. I remember the first time I tried it, it was horrifying to see I had at attention span of a 2 year old! But with practice, I now find when focusing on one person, I really can't be distracted - which is really helpful.Pam Bloorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01228493634588323568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497618444235063479.post-66039858286785716902010-11-04T09:02:27.975-07:002010-11-04T09:02:27.975-07:00This is really wonderful advice. I resonated with ...This is really wonderful advice. I resonated with your advice about yoga and the inner arts helping quiet nerves. I never tried using tree pose before a presentation and will give it a go. My trick is to shake around the energy while listening to some wild world beat music.Alyse Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17988785164635817012noreply@blogger.com