What is the best way to build up confidence around your boss, co workers and when giving presentations?
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I also feel this same way, I am friendly and hardworking, but unsure of myself. The secret is honesly faking it. The world is your stage so get out there and act. The next thing you know the self confidence will come naturally. Some other things you can do, take a Speech class at your local community college, usually if you aren't going for a degree you can take some classes free of charge or for a very low cost. You can also, work on building up confidence around family and friends first, as dumb as this sounds, host some dinner parties, getting everyone in your home around the table making sure everything is running smoothly is a great test. But, as I said what has worked for me is putting on what I call my "show face". Although in the inside I'm quivering like a little child, outside nobody knows, and that is what matters. Even those who appear most confident on the outside are feeling a little insecure about something, always remember that.
I myself felt that way before. But, you know your job and all the responsabilities with it. Since you do your work great and get along with other co-workers, then now it the time to feel good about yourself. Do not show off, that is don't try to do the other persons job and flash that your are better. To be the best is to do your best. My daughter 4 months ago, started new as a life insurance agent. She has a big responsability to go house to house to collect the premiums, get new clients, go to meetings, even work Saturdays. She was nervouse, but she told me "Ma, I know I can do this, I know that I am able to handle this job." I told her she was right, and to have confidence in herself. So build your confidence. You do your job good so now take it inside of you and let yourself feel that confidence. She told me yeasterday, that her manager called told her that of all the agents in her office, she in 4 months went from the basement agent (few or no sales of policies) to #2 place and is up for #1 possition. Also, now she will be getting her commissions and what she told me she'll be making a week, I nearly had a heart attack. I am proud of her. My son make furniture. He designs them to the perfect measurement that a customer asks for, he has confidence in his work. I thought his work was a flop, but when I saw the most beautiful kitchen cabinets that he made of the finest wood, I dropped. A woman paid $5,000 for the one in her home. So confidence in yourself is the best feeling and that inspires you to do your best. Do not try to be close friends to the boss, just do your work, stay calm, help when need but don't over do it and your on your way. Best of wishes.
Stand tall, be matter of the fact and precise in contents and the best secret for a winning presentation, ensure that you leave ample time for discussions, but not enough "scope". A winning presentation like a sweepstakes covers everything on earth; finances, strategy, problem areas, preceding examples - make it exhaustive at the same time brief.
Avoid too much technicality.
Study and learn the presentation material till you feel that you know it better than your audience. Learn to speak using absolutely correct English(or whichever language your presentation is in). Accents are fine, grammar mistakes are not!
Once you begin your presentation, concentrate on teaching your audience the substance of your presentation. Speak in such a way that you would use in convincing a friend over coffee of the value and information in your presentation.
Never try to BS your audience--some will know when you're insincere.
After you start teaching and informing your audience, you won't feel as if you are laying information out there to be judged, sliced up, or criticized. You'll start feeling like you're really helping them by telling them about this great stuff you have learned and want to share with them.
Last, try to use a little humor when you can and don't mind laughing at yourself sometimes. This will get the audience in your corner and help make them wish for your success.
Good luck!
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