Managing Nerves and Performance Anxiety

Feeling nervous before a big pitch is normal. Learn techniques to channel that energy into a confident, compelling presentation.

Pre-Pitch Preparation

Mental Preparation

  • • Visualize a successful pitch
  • • Review your key points one final time
  • • Remind yourself of your achievements
  • • Focus on helping, not selling

Physical Preparation

  • • Do breathing exercises
  • • Light physical movement or stretching
  • • Arrive early to get comfortable
  • • Test all technology beforehand