I have a small amount of experience with this sort of thing. Let me offer a few suggestions.
Practice first, and time your practice.
Speak more slowly than you could possibly imagine anyone would want. One's perception of time on stage is all screwed up, and aside from that, presentations should be spoken more slowly than conversation.
Don't be afraid to stop and collect your thoughts. I tend to get in trouble when I press on despite uncertainty as to what I'm going to say next. But audiences really don't mind pauses.
Everything your sensei has told you about breathing applies 100%.
Finally, don't worry too much; you will knock this one out of the park.
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Date: 2007-12-22 08:35 pm (UTC)Practice first, and time your practice.
Speak more slowly than you could possibly imagine anyone would want. One's perception of time on stage is all screwed up, and aside from that, presentations should be spoken more slowly than conversation.
Don't be afraid to stop and collect your thoughts. I tend to get in trouble when I press on despite uncertainty as to what I'm going to say next. But audiences really don't mind pauses.
Everything your sensei has told you about breathing applies 100%.
Finally, don't worry too much; you will knock this one out of the park.