Many speakers are nervous when they start their presentations and sadly many do not overcome their nerves during the course of their presentation. Typical symptoms are speaking faster at an ever-increasing rate and forgetting to breathe. During the latter, the brain receives less oxygen and the ensuing brain fog clouds the presentation. Take a pause to breathe before your presentation and frequently during its course.

You have all come across the speaker whose voice becomes progressively more croaky as the dialogue winds on, especially in a warm venue. The audience finds itself looking at the glass of cold clear water … Read the full article