What do you do if your presentation is plagued by technical glitches?

If you suddenly find glitches in the presentation: 1) Find the error and correct it when presenting verbally or online. 2) Know the error, and then elaborate on the topic. 3) Don't be obvious and point it out to everyone.

When faced with the prospect of public speaking, the fear can be overwhelming, leading to stress and anxiety. You need to regulate your breath and calm your mind. By controlling your breath, you reduce the influx of oxygen that can trigger anxiety, allowing your mind to remain clear and focused on your message. As you speak, maintain a steady pace, mirroring the calmness of your breath. Ground your voice in your lower register, allowing it to resonate from your diaphragm. This not only projects authority but also conveys a sense of calm assurance to your audience.

Maintain composure and reassure the audience that you're addressing the technical issues, demonstrating professionalism and confidence in your ability to handle unexpected challenges.

It never fails always be prepared that tech can fail and ready to acknowledge the tech failure. --- "Oh wow, the slide has decided to increase my presentation difficulty level for this session, guys." ---"Today we witness the urban legend together that the system will always freeze whenever someone is presenting." See, the mere action of acknowledging the failure sets the tone for the situation and allows everyone to understand that the presentation was interrupted, instead of being messed up by the presenter. By simply acknowledging and communicating this from the presenter, we buy ourselves some time to think about back ups as well.

Have alternative plans or backup files readily available in case of technical failures, ensuring minimal disruption to your presentation flow.

Basically there are some main points: - Adaptability to Different Presentation Formats: presentations can take on various formats, including live presentations, recorded videos, hybrid presentations (combining live elements with pre-recorded segments), webinars, and more. - Know the Pros and cons: live presentations may require quick troubleshooting skills to address unforeseen technical issues on the spot, while pre-recorded videos demand meticulous editing and post-production knowledge. - Practice Makes Perfect: the practice not only include presentation preparation but also to "practice" your tech knowledge - Backup Plans: backup device, cloud, usb, account, etc. In the end, it is ALL ABOUT investing time and effort

Use the downtime caused by technical glitches to interact with your audience, encouraging questions or discussions to maintain their attention and involvement.

Developing a no-fail plan for your presentation is undoubtedly the ideal scenario. The goal is to have every technical aspect, content piece, and presentation element flawlessly executed. While striving for perfection in our preparations, we simultaneously acknowledge the need for adaptability. We rely on our resourcefulness and expertise to seamlessly transition and ensure the continuity of our message. The goal remains consistent: to deliver compelling & impactful presentation. While striving for a no-fail plan, we acknowledge importance of preparedness for unexpected scenarios. Utilize words, hands, intellect and white board to ensure that our message transcends any technical limitations, leaving a lasting impression on our audience.

Be prepared to adapt your presentation content or delivery method if technical issues persist, ensuring that your message still resonates with the audience despite the challenges.

In any case, my master backup plan for any presentation is that: --- "I am always prepared to give a presentation, even if there is no electricity." This is extremely powerful. It means I rehearsed my presentation and am ready for scenarios that I have to present just using my body language and voice - no mic, no visual, no data, no tech. I made sure I memorised the top few big numbers, charts, and keywords; and I could immediately scribble on the whiteboard and continue my delivery with merely my voice and body language. Even if this means I am only able to deliver 20% of the maximum impact of my content when I'm fully equipped, I know I won't budge and the show will go on.