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To Do list

There are a lot of things you'll need to plan out and prepare before you actually get to the point of standing up and giving your talk.

key pointIt’s very easy to forget one or two things and if you don't plan properly,
you’ll feel more anxious on the day of the talk. A good way to sort things out is to put together a 'To Do' list.


  • Start with a list of all the information
    you need to find.
  • Make the list as detailed as you can.
  • You may need to search in three or four different places before you find the answers to everything you're looking for

Here's an example of a 'To Do' list that you could use for your talk.



Click here to open a blank text-based 'To Do' list in a print-friendly window.

Go next to look at some tips on helping you to relax.






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