92. Three Things Not to Say in a Presentation
In some of my recent presentation skills seminars, I have noticed that many participants start their presentations with self-deprecating statements. These comments belittle the speaker or his or her speech, and they can cause the audience to run for the exits, at least metaphorically.
Why would speakers do that to themselves?
Some presenters make these kinds of comments because they feel insecure about their topic or their public-speaking ability. Others aren’t even aware that they are making these overly modest remarks.
Find out whether you have a tendency to be self-deprecating. Record your presentation, and get feedback from others. Are you using any of the following belittling comments?
• “I hope ...
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