How To Bomb Your Next Presentation
There's so much conflicting advice floating out there when it comes to public speaking and presenting.
You're being asked to look left and right at the same time! Let me simplify it for you: from the mouth/brain of a former actor - here are the top three things to do, to ensure your next presentation falls flatter than a pancake:
1. DON'T prepare.
Seriously. Rehearsing is for wimps and phonies. I mean...haven't you heard? These days it's all about 'Just Being Yourself'. And who is Yourself? A dry, dusty rehearser, or a play-by-ear maverick? Exactly. If it's meant to be, it's meant to be. Just get yourself on that (virtual) stage and see what happens. #LivingOnTheEdge
2. DO speak a mile a minute.
More is more - that's literally just logic. More words coming out of your mouth = more fun times for your audience. They're there to listen to every single thought you've ever had. So don't be stingy: share! Why use 5 words when you can use 125? SHARING IS CARING.
And definitely do NOT let any uncomfortable pauses slip in. Where's the fun if your audience can tell where one sentence stops and the other begins like I mean that totally kills the whole vibe you know what I mean they are there to learn from your wise mouth so strap up and bombard them with every word you know.
Momma said knock you OUT.
3. DO focus exclusively on yourself.
It's allllll about your mindset these days. And mindsetting your mindset. And setting your mind to stuff. And the audience is there for YOU - not vice versa. Silly goose; serving your audience? Focusing on what THEY need? That's just crazy talk. We all know those people showing up for your presentation, or watching your social media videos should be happy to give you their time.
What do they get out of it? Why - the pleasure of watching you feel good about yourself! Duh. So as long as you feel 'confident', cleared your inner blocks with Clorox, and aligned all your chakras with the vibrations of outer space...you're good! Your audience will have fun, as long as you’re enjoying yourself.
PS: If you want to actually ace your speaking gigs, though - do the exact opposite.
And iIf you need help communicating competently with your audience (social media videos, podcast interviews, presentations, keynote speeches) - hit me up. A trained actor’s beady eye and feedback might just be what you need to improve quickly. The contact link is at the bottom of the page.