What do you do if your boss throws you a curveball during a presentation?

Secret is in your eyes and specifically in your Orbicularis Ori eye muscle. 1. Calmness is the key but you must reflect it back with your smiling eyes muscle which engages subconscious mind to trigger your all mental power. Make sure your to control your fidgeting of fingers. Google Facial Feedback hypothesis and experiment now by smiling with your eyes and try to feel sad. 2. You can use the fillers like.."I appreciate your vantage point...." to take time and process after step 1 and a pause. 3. Pause and take time to formulate your answer. 4 If you still cant formulate, be authentic and say you will come back with your answer. Remember, communication is 7% words rest is body language. Be authentic. Last, be a voracious reader.

The biggest mistake people tend to make when thrown a curve ball by their boss is answering impulsively. Take a moment to pause. With this buffer time to calmly and logically gather your thoughts, your eventual response will be richer in both its content and delivery.

Handling a curveball from your boss during a presentation can be challenging. Here's a strategy to navigate through it: Stay Calm and Composed: First and foremost, maintain your composure. Take a deep breath if needed. Your response to the unexpected question or comment can set the tone for the rest of the presentation. Acknowledge the Question or Comment: Politely acknowledge the curveball. You can say something like, "That's an excellent point/question," or "I'm glad you brought that up." Buy Some Time if Necessary: If you need a moment to think about your response, it's okay to say so. You can use phrases like, "Let me think about that for a moment," or "That's a great question; let me gather my thoughts."

??The Power of Pause and Practicing grace under pressure. ??Free up your mind from other thoughts and digest carefully what has been thrown on you. ??You can respond by answering what you already know and end it with an statement that you will research further and revert to him with a more detailed response.

Roll with the curve ball and follow up afterwards for understanding their logic on the curve ball they threw. Could be something that was realized last minute on their part but clarity is everything and knowing the “why” can make all the difference.

Absolutely, listening well is key when your boss throws you a curveball during a presentation. Pay close attention to the question or feedback they provide. Active listening shows respect and helps ensure that you fully understand the issue at hand, allowing you to respond appropriately and address any concerns effectively.

Concentrate on your boss when the question is being asked. This includes maintaining eye contact and minimizing distractions. Avoid the temptation to start formulating your response before your boss has finished speaking. This demonstrates respect and ensures that you don't miss key details. Pay attention to non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions or body language. These can provide additional context about the nature of the question or your boss's expectations for your response. Once the question has been asked, consider paraphrasing it back to your boss. This technique, known as reflective listening, confirms that you've understood the question correctly.

One mouth, 2 ears. Listen 200% before you give a 100% honest answer. Paraphrase the question and ask if your understanding of the question is correct. This gives you time to think. Inhale deeply and answer with a lower voice. You will be perceived as a person who is in control.

When I think of my boss, throwing me a curveball, I don’t view them as the pitcher. I view them as the announcer in the box. I tell myself that they called it because they know I can deliver and that I am in the zone on this one. I have a unique perspective to deliver on an idea that draws everyone to the edge of their seats. I have a unique opportunity to show what I know about the competition or how as partners how well we collaborate strategically together. Listening well isn’t about what you’re hearing during the presentation. It is about what you’ve been hearing within the organization and how well you understand your boss’s vision.

Listen carefully to what your boss is saying and try to understand their perspective. Ask clarifying questions if necessary. Pay attention to non-verbal cues such as facial expressions or body language. These can provide additional context about the nature of the question or your boss's expectations for your response.

Honesty builds trust. If you don't know the answer, say so. It's better to admit you don't know and offer to find out, rather than providing an answer you're not sure about. People appreciate honesty and it demonstrates integrity.

A curveball can either be something you know or something you don’t. It can throw you off your game. Be honest in what you know. Don’t assume on things. Sometimes we get carried away on one part of what we know and just assume what’s next. The thing is with curveballs is that its intention is either to make you look bad or to address a specific item. And I believe we know which is the likely reason. If you encounter this, be honest and share why you aren’t able to address the curveball. Not only honest in the question asked but honest in the intended agenda or expectation set for the presentation. Anything outside it will be addressed separately or if there’s time in the presentation to discuss it further.

Having engagement is a positive thing even if you hadn’t expected or prepared for it. Remember the biggest takeaway people have is your body language, not what you say so meet the curve ball authentically, receive it graciously and stay calm. If it is something you don’t know how to answer admit it…say ‘that’s a really good question…I don’t know the exact answer but this is what I do know….’ Turn it to your advantage.

Be honest, if you can answer it, then answered it. Otherwise, say that you'll get to him once you have an answer and thank him \her for the input.

Absolutely, listening well is key when your boss throws you a curveball during a presentation. Pay close attention to the question or feedback they provide. Active listening shows respect and helps ensure that you fully understand the issue at hand, allowing you to respond appropriately and address any concerns effectively.

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During presentations its important to have an open mind and be flexible. This helps you to adapt quickly even when faced with difficult questions. For instance, you can site an example or make reference to a thing, place or context that's not necessarily in line with what is being discussed but can help in making others chip in one or two sentences. Interestingly, this could spark up a conversation amongst other team members and buys you enough time to put your thoughts together.

Boss told me I was to talk about importance of password rotation and securing passwords and he hit me with trying to explain the transition to SHA 2 to a group that had no idea about any encryption so I just said it was like SHA 1 was like Mark McGwire before the steroids and SHA 2 was Mark McGwire after the steroids. LOL

Using humor can be a strategic way to handle a curveball during a presentation, but it depends on the context and your relationship with your boss. If appropriate, injecting a light-hearted comment or joke can help ease tension and create a more relaxed atmosphere. However, be mindful of the situation and avoid making light of serious issues or offending anyone. Humor should enhance your response, not detract from it. If in doubt, err on the side of professionalism and focus on providing a thoughtful and effective response to the curveball.

Engage your boss and other audience members by asking for their input or perspectives on the topic. Make sure to follow up with your boss after the presentation to discuss the issue further and ensure that it has been resolved.

I attended a meeting when VOIP came out in my manager's place as he already had an appointment. I asked the team mangers a question when Q&A was being done and no-one could answer the question. When I provided the feedback of the meeting to my manager - he was surprised as he never thought of the question I had and then had to find the answer from the others - needless to say - it took a while for them to get back to me and even though they were all heads of their respective departments they were all glad for the opportunity to learn more. In other words: regardless of who you are dealing with, if you listen to everything and think before you speak - you can stump anyone if ask the right questions.

I think "Preparation" is key here. Have discussions with your fellow mates on possible bouncers.. Better to have a contrarian in the group. Gather as much information about client/ audience in the meeting and it helps in guessing the probable Curveballs!! And lastly, be honest!! Don't blabber.. If you are not sure, at times it is better to say "I'll have to check on that and come back"!!

Managers love curveballs, the clients too. It’s okay to be nervous, but not okay to impatient. Be well prepared with all back notes and expected Q&A. It helps in guessing when a curveball is to come and whether one will be able to play it or let it pass. Also, assess the personality of your manager/ clients and act according to their expectations while giving pleasant surprises instead of showing off! Happy working!!!

If your boss tosses you a curveball, relax and embrace the moment. Acknowledge that you are in the room to even have that curveball toss to you. This is an opportunity to shine. This is an opportunity to show the team that you are indeed a team player, and that, despite your title, you are an asset in many positions. As an athlete, I was always prepared to play multiple positions, whether I got the opportunity to play in that position or not. Carrying that skill into my profession allowed me to always consider the unique challenges of the divisions of the organization. Also, as long as I stayed on my pregame, I was able to anticipate when additional support might be needed, including in our presentations as to be rarely caught off guard.

There will be curveballs and surprises. To minimize these, good preparation and being your own devil's advocate is essential. This means slicing and dicing and asking who, what, why, when and how questions in addition to doing some background on alternatives depending on the situation. When that curveball is launched ensure that you smile, maintain eye contact, politely acknowledge and give your best possible answer. If you do not know, then be honest and provide a date/time when you can have that information. If it is new perspective, thank you boss for pointing that out, that it will be taken into consideration and you will have a closer look at the approach and provide feedback. You can also ask some more questions and engage everyone.

When your boss surprises you in a presentation, try to understand their point. Ask for clarity if needed. It might be a chance to talk more or clear up any issues. Stay calm and flexible, and you'll handle it well. Additionally, don't hesitate to ask for clarification if needed to ensure you fully grasp what they're asking. This shows your dedication to providing a thorough response and can help turn a challenging situation into a valuable discussion.