Public speaking can be anxiety-inducing for the best of us, but couple that with the dilemma of understanding the assignment, and it can feel really overwhelming. Especially for those of us who have disabilities or learning differences, it’s super important for us to feel confident in how we are going to approach a task. Luckily, the Present Pal team have got our back. Here’s our guide for understanding the assignment brief, to set you up for success.

Struggling to get started with your presentation? We’ve all been there. Especially for the more nervous among us (*stares in fidget spinner*) it can feel like a mammoth task to begin a presentation, never mind structure it, plan it, and deliver it. Here are three ways to kickstart building your presentation, and overcome that procrastination temptation. 

You hear the lecturer bellow those terrifying words: does anyone have any questions? You’ve completely forgotten about this part, and you don’t know what to do. Sometimes the most challenging element of a presentation can be the Q&A. But it can also be the most impressive, if you’re prepared. Here’s some pointers from the Present Pal team…

Alongside creating a killer presentation with excellent content, your delivery is just as important. Rehearsing is a key part of this process, and helps massively with presentation nerves. Instead of focussing on memorising your content (which isn’t a great method once you forget something) focus on practicing it. Here are three presentation rehearsal techniques to help you up your game.

Everyone’s learning style is different and, especially when you have a disability or are neurodivergent, finding the best ways that you learn is crucial for meeting your needs in your educational development. So before you get started with your presentation, it’s important to find out which learning model suits you best, to alleviate some anxiety and give you the best chances of presentation success.