The Mindset of a Confident Speaker: How to Mentally Prepare for Your Next Presentation

You’ve spent weeks preparing for the keynote. You know what story you’re going to tell. You even bought a new suit. But you’re still wondering, “Am I ready?” In my work coaching leaders to give impactful presentations, talks, and keynotes, the biggest struggle I see them have is preparation. Most leaders don’t have a process for how to prepare and therefore don’t know when they’re “done” preparing. The result? Presentations that lack the spark that makes them memorable.

Recently, I spoke with an international speaker (and one of my coaches) Briony McKenzie about how she prepares for public speaking engagements. In this article, we’ll share our best practices for how to prepare for the virtual or live stage and mental frameworks that will help you gauge when you’re ready.

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