What are the biggest mistakes you have made when giving a presentation?

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Shreya Gupta · Accepted Answer

Over thought over preparation

Renat Abyasov · Answer

@michaelshver Absolutely! Practice, practice and, again, practice!

ᗰᗩ᙭ ᒍ. · Answer

Trying to follow a set script exactly. Gotta take some free way with that..

Aris Nakos · Answer

Not commanding authority, by including ambiguous in meaning slides

Michael Shver · Answer

I feel like good presentation delivery is a skill you acquire while gaining practical experience 😂

I've certainly had issues with reading too much information from the slides, speaking too quickly and failing to engage the audience. Many of these issues stem from general nervousness when you simply don't have enough experience 🤔

Shreya Gupta · Answer

@renat_abyasov trying to go with the flow and take more risks because overthinking and overestimating has always gone wrong with me 🥲

Renat Abyasov · Answer

@maxjacobs I think the most important thing is to be genuinely engaged and to know your subject inside out. A script can serve as a guide for your speech, but relying too much on it can often lead to a lack of authenticity and fail to capture the audience's attention.

ᗰᗩ᙭ ᒍ. · Answer

@shreya_gupta02 over thinking things in general beforehand 😅

Renat Abyasov · Answer

@shreya_gupta02 Sometimes overthinking and overpreparing can make things feel too rigid. It's funny how the more details we worry about, the more likely things won't go as planned 😂 I've learned that a balance between preparation and improvisation works best for me. What about you?

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

It's always a learning curve when it comes to presentations! Remember that even the most seasoned pros have had their fair share of slip-ups. Embrace the mishaps, learn from them, and keep rocking those presentations with confidence and a touch of humor!

What are the biggest mistakes you have made when giving a presentation?

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