Transform anxiety into positive energy
Turning Anxiety into Positive Energy Last week, we explained how anxiety doesn’t have to be a hindrance to a successful presentation or a fruitful training session. Today we show you how to harness the negative feelings of anxiety and convert them to useful positive energy. Be yourself and work within your style. Nothing can cause pre-session jitters faster than preparing to be someone you’re not. If you’re not comfortable telling anecdotal stories to reinforce a point or throwing gum out to participants who offer good ideas, then don’t. Ask your participants to share a relevant story to reinforce your point. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to grow as a presenter. Many of the techniques effective trainers use to add fun to a workshop and reinforce learning are within your reach. But, you should make them your own and work within your own style. Trying to be the speaker you admired at the seminar you attended last week will only heighten your nervou...
