Public Speaking - Deer in the Headlights Moment!

Say you are called on to give an impromptu presentation in a meeting. The boss turns to you and says, "John, what are your thoughts on this new multimillion dollar initiative we're launching?" Suddenly, everyone turns to you. They're waiting for your response. The boss is waiting for your response. Everyone is waiting for your response to an opportunity you're not prepared for. What do you say?

As you rise from your chair, begin thinking in terms of past, present, future. Take a sip from your drink and stroke your chin twice to buy a little time (it's a good ideas to always carry a drink to a meeting just in case). Then, say something about the past, something about the present and something about the future... somehow linking the initiative to those three time frames.

Pause... look reflective, stroke your chin one more time and nod your head up and down... sit down and shut up! You risk spoiling your success if you begin rambling, blathering or offering any further explanation.

For example: "Prior to this significant and timely initiative that our wonderful boss has launched...blah...blah...blah. As we continue to roll out the various phases of the initiative, I expect...blah...blah...blah. Because of this initiative, our future will be much brighter...blah...blah...blah...bottom line impact...historical milestone......stellar leadership...blah...blah...blah!"

That's it! Past, present, future. People will come up after the meeting and comment on your brilliance and incredible ability to present things in such an orderly fashion. Give it a try.

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