I have been preparing for my first proper presentation over the last few days. I have never actually presented my work in a public forum before but I had no trouble putting together all my slides and I knew all the things I wanted to say.
Then I actually tried to do it (once alone and once to Little Man). It was TERRIBLE! Even Little Man said - "What are you doing Mummy, you sound funny". I just couldn't make complete sentences let alone get it all to flow together for a cohesive and elegant summary of my work.
So, when Husband got home and I had my little crazy rant about how I am never going to be able to do this, maybe I should just be a waitress full time blah blah blah. He sat down with me and (painstakingly) went through every slide and he coached me and encouraged me. (He is a university lecturer so it is fair to say that he has had quite a bit of experience)
He taught me so much about the way to link points together and not to panic if I don't say something exactly the way I wanted to. He explained what I was doing wrong in the most gentle and encouraging way. He wouldn't agree to give the presentation for me but made me believe that I may just be able to do it on my own!
I have the greatest husband in the world.
2013: Year End Meme
11 years ago
1 comment:
If it makes you feel any better, I had that same problem at the beginning. My first presentation I had to basically memorize a "script" in order to get all of it to flow. It gets a lot easier with practice.
And you do have an awesome husband!
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