Presenting to an Audience of Experts

Delivering a credible and engaging presentation to subject matter experts requires embracing self-affirmation, intellectual humility, and tapping into the expertise around you to create an inclusive and informative dialogue.

• Embrace self-affirmation: Recognize the value you bring in organizing and facilitating discussions, even if you are not the most knowledgeable person in the room.
• Be intellectually humble: Admit mistakes or gaps in knowledge to enhance credibility and foster trust, promoting inclusive and informative dialogue.
• Tap into expertise: Acknowledge the experience of experts present, invite them to contribute insights, enriching the learning experience for all while maintaining focus on the presentation goals and audience needs.

This tip is adapted from “How to Present to an Audience That Knows More Than You,” by Deborah Grayson Riegel