Q&A Tips: Was it Really a Great Question?

You’ve just finished your presentation and now it’s time for the Q&A, but nobody is asking questions! What do you do? TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.

It’s in your messaging, and the fix is simple. People listen more when you speak less. This works in professional AND in personal settings. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.

Tips to own your Q&A. Be brief! Be honest! Break eye contact. Yep, break that eye contact! TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.

Who doesn’t wish to be a better conversationalist, and in so doing, appear more intelligent? This helps both in professional and personal life. The trick is in asking the right questions. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.

Appreciating versus evaluating. When done right, your answer will connect with and further engage the audience. So don’t say “great question”, rather, say “thank you for that question because…” TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.

30% of the population don’t suffer from Impostor Syndrome, that means 7 out of 10 do! Are you in that lower percentile group? Great! But not so fast. Beware of the “falsely confident” type, the Dunning-Kruger type. The sweet spot is the “healthy confident” type. Embrace the discomfort of growth and become a learner, a grower, and join the healthy confident club. You are worthy of this! TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.

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(Step 3 of 6) Restating their question with this simple technique is so critical to owning the Q&A. “I want to make sure I understand your question, what your asking is…” TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.

When presenting, or leading a meeting, you’d do well to remember that the audience members are your guests - and you are the host. Xenia is the ancient Greek concept of hospitality. It is an institutionalized relationship rooted in generosity, gift exchange, and reciprocity. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.