1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Feeling nervous before a presentation or feeling insecure when facing an intimidating audience can be positive. That may seem counterintuitive, but Mark and Darren clarify in today’s episode. Drawing on their combined 60+ years of lessons learned, they provide advice and specific techniques for using nervousness to your advantage. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; SNIPPETS: • Being a little nervous can be a good thing &amp;nbsp; • Use nervous energy to fuel additional preparation &amp;nbsp; • Let no one out-prepare you &amp;nbsp; • Research: get more than you need, to give what they need &amp;nbsp; • Get over yourself, and into your audience &amp;nbsp; • “Skillset without mindset leaves your audience upset” – Craig Valentine &amp;nbsp; • Before each presentation ask FOUR QUESTIONS: &amp;nbsp; • WHAT IS MY INTENT &amp;nbsp; • AM I PRESENT (“Don’t be perfect; be PRESENT” – Darren) &amp;nbsp; • WILL I HAVE FUN &amp;nbsp; • HOW WOULD I GIVE THIS PRESENTATION IF I KNEW IT WAS MY LAST &amp;nbsp; • If the character doesn’t change, there is no story &amp;nbsp; Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ &amp;nbsp; Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com Unforgettable Presentations http://unforgettablepresentations.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40414065/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/199553460