The Little Things

We've spent the last few weeks talking about how we prepare for a speaking gig and assuming everything is going to great.

However, one of the ways you can ensure your gig is going to go great no matter what, is to actually prepare for the worst.

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Last week's little thing was all about creating a little self-feedback loop...

This week.... let's talk about all this rehearsing I've asked you to do over the last past couple of months. It actually occurred to me that most presenters don't...

Last week's Little Thing was entirely focused on fixing your approach to the Q&A portion of your presentation...

This week's Little Thing is all about building a self-feedback loop....

Almost every event these days videotapes their sessions -...

Last week we talked about eliminating the humble brags from your entire presentation? How'd it go?

This week's little thing is all about Q&A time....

A lot of event organizers ask you to leave time for Q&A after your presentation. For...

Last week's little thing was all about those agenda slides...

This week's little thing is all about how to avoid the perception that your presentation is just one long humble brag....

Nothing turns an audience against you faster or more vehemently...

Last week we talk about earning the right to talk about yourself.

This week's little thing is all about breaking one of the most basic rules of speaking: Tell them what you're going to tell them...

That's right, I want you to kill your "agenda...

In last week's Little Thing, we talked about the importance of gratitude.

This week's little thing is all about talking about yourself...

More importantly, this week's little thing is all about EARNING the right to talk about yourself.

Too many...

Last week we tackled your first 15-seconds and those really awkward first 15 steps. (They're rough.) There is a way to help you get more comfortable with your entrance.

It's all about filling an empty stage.

There are few things worse than a...