Learning to present and becoming good at it
Proposed session for SQLBits 2026TL; DR
Thinking about presenting but too nervous to try? Join this session to learn simple steps to become a confident speaker. I’ll share how I went from fearful introvert to frequent Microsoft presenter, plus practical skills to help you present with ease.
Session Details
Have you been thinking about presenting at a user group? Are you being asked to present at your work? Is learning to present one of the keys to advancing your career? Or do you just think it would be fun to present but you are too nervous to try it? Well take the first step to becoming a presenter by attending this session and I will guide you through the process of learning to present and becoming good at it. It’s easier than you think! I am an introvert and was deathly afraid to speak in public. Now I love to present and it’s actually my main function in my job at Microsoft. I’ll share with you journey that lead me to speak at major conferences and the skills I learned along the way to become a good presenter and to get rid of the fear. You can do it!
3 things you'll get out of this session
Learn practical steps to overcome fear and build confidence as a presenter.
Gain proven techniques for creating and delivering engaging presentations.
Hear real-world insights from my journey from introvert to frequent Microsoft speaker.
Speakers
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