My job involves giving a presentation to new starters with our firm, around once a month, on my role, and how it supports the company's aims and objectives. It is part of the two-day induction process all new starters have and is typically delivered to groups of around six at a time.
I hate it. Every each induction, we get back feedback from the delegates, circulated around all departments and to those who also gave presentations. I generally get a mix of "excellent" "good" and "satisfactory", but I score lower than most of the others. I think I know what it is- I have quite low self esteem and hate talking in front of people. I get nervous and self conscious. I have practised my presentation in one-to-one sessions with training managers and my boss and they say I come across well. But in front of a group I just mess up. I'm so crap. I usually get quite good scores in inductions for subject knowledge but my presentation style never comes out great. I recently feedback (given anonymously), one person said I was "underwhelming and could have been more engaging." 🙁
How do others do it? Banish the nerves and the twattiness and come across well? I've read the books, I've practised in front of the mirror, I just end up being rapidly on the day. Help :-(