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# How to Calm Your Nerves Before a Big Presentation

Harvard Business Review Logo Business writing How to Calm Your Nerves Before a Big Presentation by Amy Jen Su October 27, 2016 Post Post Share Save Get PDF Buy Copies Print Leer en español Ler em português Post Post Share Save Get PDF Buy Copies Print It’s not easy getting ready for a big presentation. The stakes can feel high, and in our desire for things to go well, the anticipation builds. Fear, anxiety, or even paralysis can kick in. What can you do to calm your nerves when this happens? Post Post Share Save Get PDF Buy Copies Print Read more on Business writing or related topic Presentation skills