Speakers sometimes ask for help making tweaks, adding humor, or finding more powerful stories…a few days before their presentation. All too often, it’s just too late. Today, Darren and Mark share their experience with speakers who have waited too long, explain the benefits of getting help early, and offer advice on how to avoid waiting until it’s too late.
SNIPPETS:
• Get a speaking coach sooner
• Speech contestants, don’t assume you will reach a certain level automatically
• Stop making changes several days before the presentation. Freeze the design
• Don’t expect last-minute miracles
• Get help perfecting your script before focusing on stagecraft
• Getting help early has several benefits
• You will be more confident
• You will have stronger content
• You will find your best stories
• You will uncover humor in time to perfect it
• You will present more effectively
• You will deliver a more unforgettable presentation
