You need to prepare yourself before you speak. Have you got a manuscript or notes? Even if you don’t look at it and speak, you can look through it just before or carry it as a talisman. Do you have a Sharpie? If a good phrase comes to mind, you can make a last-minute note of it. Do anything else you can think of. I used to host at a large venue. Suddenly, unexpectedly, the venue lights went out and it was pitch black. Sometimes I couldn’t read the proceedings script. Since then, I brought a penlight. Nowadays, I can use the light on my smartphone as a substitute. Speaking of smartphones, I turn off or put my mobile phone on silent mode. It’s also important to use the toilet. There are many things to do. Deep breathing is also important.
🌱 Words of wisdom from our predecessors
Whatever the case, preparation is the key to success. Alexander Graham Bell.
