How to prepare well for public speaking
Imagine you were delivering your TED talk. How would you prepare for that event? It could be a game changer for your brand, your business and bring in lots of opportunities. So how do you deliver at your best every time?
Well there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach. What works for one person might not work for another, yet education teaches you to prepare in a certain way. This might be the reason you don’t feel ready sometimes, or you spend too much time in the wrong areas during your preparation.
Maybe you were taught to write a script, putting prompts to help you in your slides, or to spend the hours before your presentation rehearsing. All of this is unhelpful advice. It’s time to learn what works for you.
Gaining vs draining
Are you actually gaining from the preparation you are doing or are you draining your battery and making it harder for yourself?
If you like working in an office environment, do not get distracted by noise, and are energized by people, this is the ideal environment for you. This is where you should spend your preparation time. If you prefer working from home, have a specific setting for deep work and feel tired after a lot of interaction, preparing away from people is what works best for you.
