BB2ME #9 — No one is great when they start

I finished watching the video and shook my head. Disappointing. My performance was good, but not great. I could do better and I knew it.

Several members of the audience expressed positive feedback to me afterward, but the camera told the truth. There were issues that needed attention.

It was May 2018. I served as emcee at an industry conference the month before. We recorded the entire event. I watched the videotape in order to evaluate my performance and identify ways to improve.

I cringed at what I saw. I kept doing something weird with my mouth. It looked like I was chewing gum even though I wasn’t.

Sure hope no one noticed that quirk.

I am a good public speaker

Many people fear public speaking. Some fear it more than death. I do not. I have done a fair amount of public speaking over the years.

As a result, I am good at it. Not great — just good.

I have served as an emcee for many events. The more I do it the more comfortable I get when standing up to speak.

It is becoming a true strength for me.