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Don’t let perfection kill your.....
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Hi Reader Yesterday, I sat in on a practice session—and let me tell you, it wasn’t just another rehearsal. It was a reminder. You see, the voice was firm. Gestures? On point. Structure? Tight. But what really struck me was: That line hit me and I had to share that feedback as a next step. And trust me, we all will hit this phase. Because here’s the trap we all fall into: But in the process, we sometimes forget the most important thing—connecting with the audience. The technique is important (no doubt!). But without heart, it’s just a polished monologue. The audience doesn’t remember perfect speakers. They remember honest ones. Think about your own experiences being in the audience. Again, don't get me wrong. You should strive to be polished. But not at the cost of compromising empathy. So next time you practice, here’s what I’d invite you to do: Ask yourself: Am I being real? Am I feeling what I’m saying? Am I letting my message breathe, or am I tightening it into a script? Let your audience feel you, not just hear your words. You may feel a little vulnerable, but that's ok. Why? You are being brave to show your heart and connect with the audience. That'll become your unfair advantage to create a strong and warm connection. As always, thanks for being awesome! Rama
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Hi Reader You’ve seen this, right? A speaker gets up — in a meeting room or on Zoom — and just starts. (I saw someone doing this and couldn't resist highlighting the problem and some simple ways to fix it. So you know where the inspiration for this newsletter came from!) No “hello,” no warm-up — just: “Alright, when you’re giving feedback, the first thing you need to do is…” Meanwhile, the audience is still shifting in their seats, wrapping up an email, or trying to figure out if this is...