Pocket Sized Pep Talks

Don’t Let Up: Run Through The Tape

Episode Summary

You’ve prepared, rehearsed, delivered your presentation, and finally reached the finish line. But what if that’s exactly when you’re most vulnerable to losing focus, and turning a successful presentation into a missed opportunity? In this quick, seven-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll share a surprising lesson from a Segway tour about why our attention can fade when we think the hard part is over. You’ll discover why finishing a presentation strong means staying focused through the final moments, following through with your client, and making sure the job is truly done before you move on.

Episode Notes

You’ve prepared, rehearsed, delivered your presentation, and finally reached the finish line. But what if that’s exactly when you’re most vulnerable to losing focus, and turning a successful presentation into a missed opportunity?

In this quick, seven-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll share a surprising lesson from a Segway tour about why our attention can fade when we think the hard part is over. You’ll discover why finishing a presentation strong means staying focused through the final moments, following through with your client, and making sure the job is truly done before you move on.

In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you’ll learn:

• Why the end of a presentation can be more dangerous than the beginning
• How a false sense of security can cause your attention and focus to fade
• Why success can sometimes lead to complacency when the finish line is in sight
• Why finishing a presentation strong means more than simply receiving applause
• How staying focused through client follow-up and final details can protect an otherwise successful presentation
• Why the same principle applies to sales, projects, and other situations where the finish line is near
• How to “run through the tape” and make sure the job is completely done before moving on

To learn more about Rob and his work, visit www.Jolles.com