ShareThisQUESTION: When presenting, I feel more comfortable when I hold a pen. Is that OK?
ANSWER: This is a common question we recieve in our Presentation Skills Workshops. Class participants often remark that holding on to something somehow calms them down and makes them feel less nervous. In this video blog entry, Mary Clare Healy, provides some advice.
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Mary Clare Healy, Presentation Skills Trainer at Turpin Communication
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