From the course: Presenting to Senior Executives
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Managing interruptions while presenting
From the course: Presenting to Senior Executives
Managing interruptions while presenting
- If you're following this course, one thing should be clear about presenting to executives. You need to be flexible and prepared to pivot. The how of handling interruptions can only build your credibility. What I mean is, the approachability the credibility you demonstrate as you get interrupted can play in your favor. I'm talking about the terms and social cognition research, specifically referring to warmth and competence. Warmth, being the friendliness and trust worthiness you exude when you interact with your audience. Competence being the knowledge, the logic and confidence you demonstrate in the process. Let's break down these two into specific behaviors and preparation that will help you win your audience over. First, managing interruptions while exuding warmth. Listen with your ears and more. What I mean by this is, take the interruption in stride and really focus on the non-verbals as you listen to your executive…
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