Comments on: What To Do When You Say The Wrong Thing During A Presentation

By: Shanda Sulipizio

Shanda Sulipizio — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:02:52 +0000

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By: Dr. Jim Anderson

Dr. Jim Anderson — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:45:23 +0000

Tammy: wow – that is really a good job of follow-up! I am always hesitant to go back to address something that I’ve said in the past because most people have forgotten that anything was said. I continue to look for ways to try to fix the problem at the source – when I’m speaking!

By: Dr. Jim Anderson

Dr. Jim Anderson — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:43:31 +0000

Janet: I feel your pain! I have been in that situation before and I know how quickly it can get out of control. I’ve been working on trying to get comfortable with being able to say “I don’t know” and agree to get back to them. I’m still working at remembering to say this…

By: Tammy Abramowitz

Tammy Abramowitz — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:00:24 +0000

If I think that I have not given the response I wanted to or say the wrong thing, I use a follow up letter or thank you to address the issue with more clarity.

By: Janet Chahrour

Janet Chahrour — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:41:23 +0000

Compelling topic; how I hate to screw up! I agree that tricky moments are likely to come up while answering questions. In a presentation recently, I didn’t like my initial response to someone so added to it, trying to enhance it, and pretty soon my mouth was running like a gerbil in a cage…making it worse and worse with each phrase. Arghhh! I now visualize my hand in the universal “stop” gesture. It is OK to stop and think even after starting up.

By: Sharon Larsen

Sharon Larsen — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:10:40 +0000

Great thoughts! I found your blog through a comment you left on Guy Kawasaki’s blog….I blog more about bootstrapping small businesses and such, but I think the principle of preparation is a nice tie. In either communicating or starting a business, you have to practice, practice, practice, and exercise control over what you do and say. Thanks for your insights!