Nerves Schmerves!

A topic that's close to all of us who's ever had to present ANYTHING in front of ANYONE - nerves. Sometimes, it can get the better of a presentation altogether, so much so that the audience only takes in the manner of the presenter, rather than the content they are delivering.

So let's take it back to an age where there are no inhibitions - childhood. Have you noticed that children just sing and dance whenever the mood takes them, no matter where they are or how many people are around? They are so focused on what they're wanting to do, that it doesn't matter that people are watching them, in fact - a lot of children prefer if people are watching them, especially family.

Take a look at these two kids. So completely focused and absorbed in what they're trying to do (i.e. dance up a storm!) that you can really tell that nothing else matters to them.

So what can we learn from this? Well, believe it or not - it's an excellent way to combat nerves when presenting. Don't worry about what you look like, how many people are watching you, and what they're thinking - keep your mind focused on what you say and how you say it.