Question: “I’ve got a big presentation coming up, and there’ll be a question-and-answer period following my speech. I’m a little nervous that if I don’t know the answer to a particular question, I will lose credibility in the eyes of my audience. How should I handle this situation, if it arises?” – Sandra, Hamilton ON
Answer: Ah, the dreaded Q&A…as if speaking wasn’t already challenging enough! As a speaker, you’ve probably done a lot of research to prepare for your presentation and your Q&A session. However, difficult-to-answer questions can still come up, and it’s very smart of you to prepare for this possibility. I have some suggestions for how you can handle this situation confidently. Read the rest of this entry »
