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Dear Professor Kim,

I am very confident in my presenting abilities. I feel that I am a strong speaker and with a few minor tweaks I can command the floor on par with that of a business professional. With practice comes confidence and I feel I have utilized every chance throughout my academic career to hone my speaking skills. Through the speech courses I have taken as well as the experience gained with the many group presentations I have given here at Cal Poly I believe my presenting abilities are proficient.

A touch of swagger and almost cockiness is needed when presenting in front of a group, whether large or small. Confidence in your skills it is the best way to combat nervousness. With that said I do not feel I need much work when it comes to the physical aspects of the presentation itself. I do need to improve however, in my preparation before the speech. The level of confidence you have in yourself rises with the amount of practice you put in and your familiarity with the subject you are presenting. Putting in a small amount of extra time going over the material I am covering with benefit my exponentially when the presentation time comes.

Avoiding awkward pauses or placing an “um” in front of every sentence can be fixed with just a little bit more practice. I look forward to presenting and honing my skills before entering the business world. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Phillip Hernandez