Twelve ways presenters can look more confident than they feel

This post has a number of good suggestions and even overlaps with a few in our course packet.

1. Acknowledge your fears
2. Respect your knowledge
3. Prepare your own visuals
4. Practice simplicity
5. Anticipate objections
6. Familiarize yourself with the presentation environment
7. Introduce yourself to your audience
8. Prepare a written introduction: Experience and Facts.
9. Start on time; Do not start with an apology; Reduces stress.
10. Project to your supporters
11. Never take walk-outs seriously; Nature calling; Unavoidable calls; Traffic.
12. Avoid prejudging your performance