Create. Feedback. Present.

Let’s play a game.

When I say Mirror…, you say?

… Signal. Manoeuvre.

When I say Lights…, you say?

… Camera. Action.

And from now on, when I say Create…, I want you to say:

… Feedback. Present.

That’s your new mantra. Your three-step process. Your non-negotiable process for any big presentation.

Because if you present any deck without getting feedback first, you’re not presenting … You’re winging it. And people who wing it don’t win sign-offs, pitches or promotions.

Too many people leave feedback until after the presentation, but it should never be a retrospective afterthought. It’s a preparation essential. Part of your planning DNA.

You wouldn’t walk into a meeting without checking your slides. So why walk in without checking your delivery?

CREATE. FEEDBACK. PRESENT. Say it until it sticks.

Three guidelines for better feedback

1. Ask honest colleagues. At least one. Ideally two or three.

Choose the people who will tell you the truth, not just stroke your ego. You want the colleague who’ll say, ‘The second half dragged a bit,’ not the one who says, ‘Yeah, no, that was great, honestly.’

Your mates in the office? Great. The straight-talking one in Finance who doesn’t sugarcoat anything? Even better.

2. Avoid family feedback.

Don’t ask your partner. Don’t ask your mum. Don’t ask your dog. They know you too well. And worse, they know your quirks.

So instead of ‘Your intro could be clearer,’ you’ll get ‘You always fidget when you're nervous’ or ‘Is that the same shirt you wore to Uncle Dave’s barbecue?’

Helpful? No. Annoying? You betcha.

3. Be open. But stay in charge.

When the feedback comes in, drop the ego. Don’t get defensive or be sensitive. You’re not being attacked.

Actively and deeply listen.

And remember, you’re still the final filter. Be selective and choose to take on board the feedback that only you believe in.

If one person says your joke didn’t land, maybe tweak it. If three people say it didn’t land, maybe bin it. But if your gut says it’s gold and you know it fits your style … Back yourself.

Feedback isn’t about becoming someone else.
It’s about becoming a sharper version of you.

So remember it. Tattoo it on your brain. Or even your backside if it helps.

CREATE. FEEDBACK. PRESENT.

Presenting without feedback is like driving without mirrors.
You might get there but there’ll be a lot of swerving, sweating and swearing on the way.


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