Prepare your mind for clear vocal production:

• Focused breathing (1 min) — close your eyes and count breaths. This calms the nervous system, shifting you from reactive to deliberate processing
• Thought organization (1 min) — mentally walk through your three key points, not word-for-word, just the structure: "First X, then Y, then Z"
• Intention setting (30 sec) — ask: "What is the one thing I want my audience to remember?"
• Positive visualization (30 sec) — picture yourself speaking the opening clearly and confidently