How to Rehearse a Presentation – Video

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Introduction: How to Rehearse a Presentation Properly and Build Real Confidence

This video shares practical rehearsal techniques that help you sharpen your message, sound more natural and feel fully prepared on the day. You’ll learn why short versions of your talk are invaluable, how recording yourself improves delivery and why proper rehearsal takes more than a quick run-through on the way to the meeting.

What you’ll learn: Effective Presentation Rehearsal Techniques

• How a 90-second version strengthens your full presentation
• Why practising out loud reveals what works (and what doesn’t)
• How recording yourself gives you useful, honest feedback
• Why feedback from another person improves your performance
• Why you need at least three full rehearsals before the real thing

Summary: Rehearsal That Makes Your Presentation Stronger

A powerful way to rehearse is to distil your whole talk into a simple 90-second version with no slides. If you can explain the full story in 90 seconds, you’ll deliver the longer version with far more clarity. Practising out loud is essential too — written scripts don’t match spoken delivery, and you need to feel the rhythm of your words. Recording yourself or rehearsing on Zoom lets you review your performance with fresh eyes, and getting feedback from someone else helps you lift your delivery further. Finally, proper rehearsal takes time. At least three full run-throughs in conditions close to the real situation will help you walk in calm, prepared and confident.

Mini FAQ: Rehearsing a Presentation the Right Way

Why rehearse a 90-second version?
It forces you to clarify your story. If the short version works, the full version will be far stronger.

Should I rehearse out loud?
Yes. Spoken delivery is completely different from reading silently. You need to hear and feel the words.

Is recording myself useful?
Very. It gives you honest feedback and helps you spot things you don’t notice in the moment.

How many rehearsals do I need?
At least three full run-throughs in a realistic setting. Anything less is guesswork.

Transcript (edited)

If you want some tips on rehearsing presentations — and we spend a lot of time helping people do exactly this — here are a couple of ideas. Try creating a 90-second version of your presentation. No PowerPoint and no visual aids. If you can tell the whole story in 90 seconds, you’ll be able to deliver it in 20 or 30 minutes with much more clarity. It’s a simple and powerful technique.

The best way to rehearse is to practise out loud. Record yourself if you can — Zoom makes it easy to watch your performance back. Even better, find someone who’ll give you constructive feedback. That’s part of what we do: we help people lift their performance with the right tools and practice methods. A written script isn’t the same as spoken words; you need to feel how the words sound and move.

People often ask how they should rehearse a presentation. The answer is not on the way to the meeting. Give yourself time. We recommend at least three proper run-throughs in conditions as close as possible to the real situation. That’s what proper rehearsal looks like for a successful presentation.

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• Rehearse your presentation with structure and clarity
• Build a concise 90-second version of your talk
• Improve your delivery with recorded practice
• Prepare for your presentation with full run-throughs

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