How do you keep your cool under pressure, when questions are being thrown at you?

These six tips will help you stay cool, receive their questions calmly and give measured answers without hurrying into mistakes.

In this chapter;

1. Video: 6 tips for answering questions under pressure

Three Takeaways from this video

1. Don't hurry into anything - listen carefully to the last word of the question, take a moment, and then answer. This gives your brain a chance to get ahead of your voice!
2. List up the questions you DO and DON'T want to be asked, in advance. This will help you anticipate difficult moments, and give you the chance to steer the story to the topics you want to talk about.
3. Whatever happens, don't get into arguing angrily! Receive their feedback, accept they have some basis for it, and work with their questions.

These approaches will also help you prepare for Q&A at Pitch Competitions and Demo Days, and even meetings with customers.

"Got any questions? Anything unclear? Or anything you liked or want to share? Put it all in the comments section on any chapter at the end of the page - I'll always follow up personally!" Regards, David