Do you want to make your next talk unforgettable? Don’t let it go off the rails.

I had exactly two minutes to get mic’d up before stepping on stage.

🎤 No soundcheck.
🙋‍♀️ No time to greet the fabulous participants.
Just a deep breath—and go.

The speaker before me ran way over. The AV team gave me a quick nod.

Talk about presentation stress! My response? Let’s do this.

 

If you’re a professional speaker, you’ve seen this kind of thing before. But, if you’re an industry leader who speaks, this can absolutely rattle your nerves. The secret isn’t about perfection. It’s about pivoting and keeping your poise.

And here’s something else I’ve learned from years of presenting for clients just like you.

I recently saw a thread where people shared how many slides they use for a 45-minute talk.

Some said 80. Others? 100+.

Me? I use 25. Tops.

Because I’m not there to read slides. I’m there to spark a conversation.

Your slides should support the story, not tell the whole thing. Your audience can read. They showed up to hear you.

And don’t miss out on the opportunity to show your personality too. Your audience wants to see who you are.

Have you ever lost your place or your confidence mid-talk?

Often, we think perfection is the goal when we’re speaking in public. It isn’t. 

It’s about pivoting and keeping your poise. 

💬 And guess what? If your audience is glued to the slides, they’re not connecting with you.
Connection- that’s where the real magic happens.

That’s why I design sessions that are highly interactive, energized, and easy to engage with—whether I’ve got 60 minutes or just 2.

You don’t need 100 slides. You need connection, confidence, and clarity.

🔗 Reach out to me at Shannon@LeadersExceed.com to chat
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Whether you’re presenting to a team of 10 or an audience of hundreds, I’ll show you how to make it count.