Yes, Yes, Yes! I always practice my presentations in front of a mirror.
When I am practicing a presentation, I rehearse exactly as I would if I was speaking to a live audience including the tone of my voice and my body language.
Here are 4 Essential Elements to keep in mind when practicing in front of a mirror:
#1 You always want to time your presentation.
- You never want to experience that sinking feeling of having too little information to share or going way over and having to rush through your presentation.
- You need to time your presentation at all times, even when you are practicing in front of a mirror because that will give you the most accurate timing results.
#2 Watch your eye contact.
Even when you are practicing in front of a mirror, you want to act like you are speaking to a live audience.
- Your eye contact must cover the span of the entire audience while you are making eye contact with individual participants.
#3 Pay extra close attention to your Body Language.
- Is your body language saying something completely different than what you are wanting to communicate?
- Are your arms or legs doing some weird unexpected movement?
- Are you tilting to one side?
When it comes to ineffective body language, I have seen it all.
Handle your body language challenges and overcome those big body language mistakes before you present to a live audience.
#4 Remember to use a full length mirror so you can see it all!
Public Speaking Success is achieved by learning from your mistakes and committing to be your best.
- Utilizing a full length mirror means that you have to be brutally honest with yourself and look at the “entire” picture not just your upper body.
- If one element is off, it can become an audience distraction and possibly throw off your entire presentation in the eyes of the audience.
The mirror gives you a unique opportunity to “see” your presentation style and delivery from the eyes of your audience before it is too late!
Go for Your Dreams!AmondaRose
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