On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:59:43 -0700, Darren New wrote:

> Jim Henderson wrote:
>> I find that rehearsing tends to make my presentations sound
>> over-prepared
> 
> Rehearsing *different presentations* works well, tho. Simply practice
> speaking in general, and the edge comes off. You already know how to
> talk. This isn't any different.

Yes, this is most true.  The thing that has been suggested to me a few 
times is to go over ideas for what you want to say - sometimes that helps 
with organization of your thoughts, even if it's not in "presentation 
order".  I sometimes will do this as I'm driving somewhere (but I do this 
not only for presentations but even for phone conversations where the 
topic might lead to disagreements - I do like to be prepared with counter-
points).

> And remember, deep down, nobody really cares. :-)

And this is also true. :-)

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