I've noticed some lawyers and other professionals drastically misjudge how good or bad their presentation skills are...

As a result... they worry about the wrong things and sometimes try to FIX weaknesses they don't even have!

This came up with a law firm coaching client I worked with yesterday.

The bottom line is lawyers - and those who work with them - can be very self critical.

And from time to time, it's easy to become self conscious about our skills if we move to a new firm, or start working with different people.

I always assess a person's ability to communicate by looking at 3 sets of skills:

1- The most important skillset is knowing your audience - so you can frame your content to be relevant, interesting and easy to understand. Never over the audience's heads or boring. Using examples to make concepts easy to follow.

2- The second is concise and structured messaging.

3- The third is delivery. Do you project confidence and show your expertise in a way that inspires confidence and trust?

If you'd like to play along at home...

>>> Try this self test of your communication skills <<<

Which area, if improved, would have the most impact on your ability to communicate effectively when it matters most?

Sorry to give you homework on a Saturday! 🤣

Which of the three buckets do you think is most important - or do you want to hear more about?

Did I miss anything?