What to Do in the 5 Seconds After Your Mind Goes Completely Blank on Stage
Freezing mid-sentence in front of 500 people is every speaker's nightmare. Here is the 'Water Sip & Re-Anchor' technique that turns a brain freeze into a moment of executive gravitas.
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
July 19, 20244 min read
The Water Sip & Re-Anchor Technique
When your mind goes blank, do not say 'Sorry, I forgot what I was saying.' Walk calmly to the podium, take a slow sip of water, turn back to the audience, and deliver a re-anchoring question:
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