
How to Sound Confident in a Presentation (Even When Nervous)
To sound confident in a presentation when nervous, focus on three controllable elements: slow your speaking pace by 20%, drop your vocal pitch at the end of sentences, and use deliberate pauses instead of filler words. Nervousness is invisible to your audience when you manage your voice, body, and breathing. The techniques below give you a tactical system to project authority — even when your heart is pounding and your hands are shaking.

