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This viewer asks, "I'm a new college graduate and just recently got a great job. I'm an
introvert, but I've always been able to work around it, however, I found out that I will
be doing client presentations and I'm scared. Any suggestions?" Actually, being an introvert
may help you a great deal since you tend to be more in your head and you may mull around
ideas, and troubleshoot, and be proactive about issues that may come up for the client
before they do. So, use that to your advantage. Check to see if there is a local Toastmasters
club available in your area. This is a group of people that get together, give presentations,
and provide constructive feedback. It can also be a very good social support for you.
Look at other people in your company that do great presentations and ask yourself, "What
is it that makes them a good presenter? What is about their style? What can I emulate?"
You may also want to ask them if they would mentor you they'll probably be complimented
and be very happy to do so. You might wanna ask supportive friends and family to view
a run through of your presentation so they, too, could provide constructive feedback.
Watch out for your body language. Don't cross your arms while doing a presentation as that
comes off as being distant. When a client asks a question, lean in slightly as that
indicates interest. You'll probably find as you do more and more client presentations
and utilize the constructive feedback that you receive that these presentations will
get easier and easier. Good luck. Thanks for your question.