How to deal with stage fright as a project leader?

Good news: project leaders are not expected to entertain the audience or get a standing ovation! Fight stage fright with 3 open secrets:

1. People listen to you because they need your information. Project leaders usually give technical presentations to educate/inform/coordinate. So don’t feel pressured that you must be a “dynamic” speaker – be an expert first and humor & storytelling are icing on the cake.
2. You don’t have to do all the talking. A project usually involves many tasks. You can structure the presentation by sharing the spotlight with task managers – Just make sure you open the presentation to set the tone and leave an impression by having the last word.
3. SO MANY free or pay PowerPoint templates designed for project presentations! An open secret is that attractive visuals significantly boost your confidence against stage fright. Take your pick!

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