Public presentation is a vital skill in modern business yet across the world the fear of speaking in public or ‘glossophobia’ is the number one fear! Whether speaking at a one to one sales pitch, at a board room meeting giving an update to several colleagues or on a podium exposed to a conference audience of several hundred delegates anxiety can dramatically affect speakers whether they hold a junior position are in middle management or a senior executive.

Practise reduces anxiety and developing certain simple techniques allows a speaker to attack the fear head on and harness the adrenaline to create a dynamic confident presentation better reflecting their abilities, their product and business or organisation.

GTEYE2EYE has spoken to a wide spectrum of audiences and recognises that addressing several hundred people at a conference can hold difficulties specifically characteristic to that type of event. Even the most senior company member can become unsettled by the level of audio visual equipment especially being on camera transmitted to the big screen. Further to this if other speakers on the programme are Senior Politicians, very public figures or have celebrity status then this can intensify press / media attention and create added pressures. Engagement with the audience, awareness of techniques, familiarisation with the venue and equipment and good preparation are essential elements to ensure success.