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10 Presentation Facts That Make Public Speaking (a Little) Less Scary

Updated 6/19/2020
10 Presentation Facts That Make Public Speaking (a Little) Less Scary
And don't worry: None of these facts has anything to do with PowerPoint.

It’s no secret that most of us are terrified of speaking in front of others. This fear is further amplified when we’re asked to present something to really important people. We tend to panic and look at these presentations as make-or-break career moments.

Not to fear. The infographic below breaks down important facts that’ll help you make sure your presentation prep is meaningful. Because the more prepared you are, the less scared you’ll be when you start to present, and the more likely it is that you’ll ace it.


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Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. In recent months, her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable. You can check out her website, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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