Take The Time to be Fast On Your Feet in Interviews and Q&A's
John Bates
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If you want to be fast on your feet in interviews with the press or in seminar Q&As, here's the secret: Don't try be fast on your feet. It may sound silly, but it's true. The real secret to the quick, confident reply is to take the time to think about and practice what you really want to say.
Thinking about the most likely questions you'll be asked, and practicing the answers out loud will eliminate false starts, and ensure that you will land your key points. It will sharpen your messaging so you'll be succinct and clear.
Another great thing: When you consider the likely questions that will be asked, you'll be sure to communicate the key points in your presentation. You'll come across as fast on your feet, confidently restating your most important messages. Here's a two minute video.
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2wSuch a great point you make here, John, about preparation. If it looks effortless on stage or in media interviews, it’s 💯 preparation. Love the story you tell about Steve Jobs and Winston Churchill!
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2wYes. I imagine it is like negotiating with another person. I’ve negotiated with “some" men and women who work in sales who speak fast. Therefore, I slow the conversation down with a lower tone, speech rate and ask clarifying questions about the product they are selling. If I am working with a client and they are anxious with “pressured speech’ then I apply these tactics (and/ or more). It's also important that I do my own research about the product, the other person's history and myself. Life is a serious of bidirectional interviews. -And of course, prepare, prepare and prepare! I appreciate this post, John!