The Goof

Presentation Mistakes to Avoid #1

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At times people misspeak. A word, name, or place might be mispronounced. Or a fact is misstated. Even a new word is sometimes created. A speaker can be distracted, for a split-second forget his or her place. It happens to everyone from students to leaders of nations.

If, and when, you misspeak KEEP GOING.

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If you make a mistake when speaking in public, move past it immediately. A presentation which is properly prepared builds momentum as it is delivered. Stopping abruptly to address a mistake destroys your momentum. And it can even create a more negative impact than the mistake itself.

You have practiced your presentation (right?). Stay with where your plan. Reasons for this are:

• Stay within time allocated for your presentation

• Get the information or message delivered to your audience.

• In the presence of adversity, demonstrate a professional demeanor by keeping your wits

DO NOT self-identify a goof! Keep talking. Odds are other people will not notice or may and let it go. Unless it’s a credibility killer. Then see the below i

Recovering After A BIG Goof

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