GIVING A SPONTANEOUS PRESENTATION
“80% is relaxation. people don't care about your imperfections.”
The Lesson
People ask: do you use scripts or is it spontaneous? For complex topics, bullet points or a whiteboard behind you works as your train of thought. If you get lost, just check the next point. But here's the real secret: 80% of presenting is just being relaxed. Learn that it doesn't hurt. Even if you embarrass yourself, misspeak, sneeze, you'll be fine tomorrow. People don't care about your imperfections as long as the content is valuable. It's an illusion that they're obsessing over your mistakes. Have value, be honest, be fearless. Technique is secondary.
Real-World Example
A founder has to present to investors with no prep time. They panic about technique-hand movements, eye contact, voice modulation. Wrong focus. Right focus: 'I know this business cold. If I forget something, I'll just say so and check my notes. If I stumble, nobody cares if the content is good.' They relax. The presentation flows naturally. The investors remember the insights, not the ums.
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