It’s almost year-end and you’re preparing an important presentation for next year’s budget. You feel you’re ready to go but you haven’t had time to rehearse. You figure it will work out fine- after all, you know your budget.
You’ll just wing it.
Why ‘winging it’ doesn’t work
Not long ago I asked a group of senior leaders how they rehearse for an important conversation or critical presentation. Surprisingly, over 75% of them said they don’t rehearse- at all! Here’s my advice:
Great communicators don’t wing it. Why? Because they lead the room before they even say a word.
Set the tone with your prep
Whether you’re presenting to the C-suite, leading a team huddle, or pitching a new idea, how you start sets the tone for everything that follows. And preparation really does count.
You can see more in my quick video here where I share a go-to strategy I use with leaders and teams, every time. I help them walk into high-stakes conversations with clarity, confidence, and a strategic edge.
Here’s the key: When you do that, you’re not scripted- you’ve got the conversation down.
It’s simple. It’s practical. And it works, in every conversation, meeting or presentation, every time.
Your next steps
Does this sound familiar? If it resonates, connect with me to find out more about how you can bring that to your team- live, in-person or virtually.
From keynotes and workshops to executive coaching, I help leaders and organizations communicate with confidence, lead with impact, and show up ready (not reactive) in every conversation.
- 🔗 Reach out to me at Shannon@LeadersExceed.com to chat
- 🎯 Explore how my program “Mastering Winning Communication” will helps your leaders win every time!
