## What to do next - Catch up on the 9-minute highlights above or dive into [the full recording](https://embed.api.video/vod/vi6XpwEj4zZi24XbJCPfkB0c) - Join the [Life in Government Community](https://apolitical.co/en/communities/life-in-government) - Check out our upcoming event [How to Make Meetings More Productive](https://apolitical.co/events/mar-2026-how-to-make-meetings-more-productive) - Take the [Presenting with Impact in the Public Service Course](https://apolitical.co/microcourses/en/presenting-with-impact-in-the-public-service/) at your own pace with bite-sized interactive lessons delivered to your inbox ## Resources - [Event Transcript](//assets.eu.ctfassets.net/gs9txytepevj/5gHxu5cjbiwKXnrLYwELlM/8a7628545a51352d70683ce89a7b6b4c/Transcript___Nerve-Busting_Tactics_for_Confident_Presenting__1_.pdf) - [Maria C. Rincon's Slides](//assets.eu.ctfassets.net/gs9txytepevj/bNFW6svCH3TTnNM21fbm6/20e63ddb5250750c8cac22c7feb473b7/Maria_C._Rincon-s_Slides.pdf) - [Marius Möhler's Slides](//assets.eu.ctfassets.net/gs9txytepevj/2B0UzPHZBlRhWLU0gE1R8j/ab8310db799c028cd88c8fb49c4a8033/Marius_MoÌ_hler-s_Slides.pdf) ## Join the Life in Government Community The [Life in Government Community](https://apolitical.co/en/communities/life-in-government) is a collaborative space designed for Apolitical members to connect with peers in the global public service and ask and answer questions on life in government. --- ## Event Description Sweaty palms. Shaky hands. Racing thoughts. Even the most seasoned public servants can feel the pressure when it’s time to speak up, especially in high-stakes or high-visibility settings. The good news? Confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you can build. This session will help you manage nerves, feel more in control and deliver with impact. You’ll learn simple techniques to reduce stress, how to use your voice and body language effectively and keep your audience engaged from start to finish. You’ll hear from expert public speaking coaches sharing their most effective confidence-building tactics and audience engagement strategies, all designed to work in the realities of public service. *Image Credit: Unsplash*