How to Practice your upcoming presentation

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What is the "Awkward Valley" in presentation practice, and how can it be overcome?

• It's when you feel stressed, and you should stop practicing.

• It's when your content moves from short-term to long-term memory, and you overcome it by pushing through 6-7 rounds of practice.

• It's when you sound canned, and you overcome it by memorizing the script word-for-word.

• It's when you get lost in technical details, and you overcome it by simplifying your language.

When testing presentation content with friends, family, or colleagues, what type of information are they most likely to be interested in?

• The entire presentation from start to finish.

• Detailed technical explanations or code snippets.

• Stories or analogies that explain higher-level concepts.

• The exact script you plan to use.

What is a recommended method for marking up a presentation script to improve vocal delivery?

• Highlight every sentence to ensure complete coverage.

• Increase font size for main ideas, underline key points, and use all caps for keywords.

• Use different colored pens for each paragraph.

• Write down additional jokes and anecdotes in the margins.

What are the benefits of recording yourself (audio and video) while practicing a presentation?

• It helps you memorize the script word-for-word and avoid sounding canned.

• It allows you to learn the content, check for emphasis and pacing, and observe facial expressions and gestures.

• It provides a definitive version of your presentation to share with others for feedback.

• It reduces the need for practicing with a clicker.