dysphoricUnicorn 🪿: Public speaking with social anxiety

Discover how to overcome public speaking anxiety and deliver a confident talk with practical tips and personal insights from a dysphoric unicorn.

Key takeaways

Content warnings: it’s okay to not be perfect and to prioritize self-care.
Using a 16:9 aspect ratio for presentations is recommended.
Practice your talk well and use sans-serif fonts.
Keep your slides short and sweet with at least 1 slide per minute of presentation.
Choose a topic you’re passionate about and use humor to engage your audience.
Don’t apologize excessively for mistakes made during a presentation.
Reach out to others for help and support.
Use presenter remotes to manage anxiety.
Don’t fear rejection and remember that everyone has flaws.
Plan ahead and prepare your slides in advance.
Learn to ask for help and self-care.
Trying not to take things personally and to focus on the content of your talk.
Using cards with talking points can be helpful for some.
Don’t worry too much about sweating or minor mistakes.
Give yourself time to learn and improve.
Speaking slowly and avoiding rushing through your presentation.
Don’t throw your presentation together at the last minute.
Finding and using online tools to check contrast and make your slides more accessible.
Downloading presentation software, such as Apple Keynote, to prepare your slides.
Learning to manage anxiety and depression through talking and sharing experiences.
Making jokes and having fun during your presentation.

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