Making your presentation. To calm your nerves and get off to a good start, know your material thoroughly and use the following strategies to good advantage before, during, and after your presentation:
Visualize your presentation with the aim of feeling comfortable during it.
Consider doing some deep-breathing exercises before the presentation, and concentrate on relaxing; avoid too much caffeine.
Be sure you can access everything you need. Assume that microphones are always live, and don’t say anything you don’t want the audience to hear.
Pause before you begin, concentrating on your opening lines.
If possible, stand up. Most speakers make a stronger impression standing rather than sitting.
Face your audience at all times, and make eye contact as much as possible.
Allow time for the audience to respond and ask questions.
Thank your audience at the end of your presentation.