Developing Self and Others examples

[S] After delivering a presentation to senior managers, I received informal feedback that while my content was strong, my pacing was too fast and I had not left enough time for questions. Around the same time, a colleague mentioned they were anxious about an upcoming presentation to the same audience.

[T] I needed to improve my own presentation skills and support my colleague to deliver a confident presentation.

[A] I asked my manager for a follow-up meeting to discuss the feedback in detail and identify specific techniques to slow my pace. I practised with a timer and recorded myself to review. For my colleague, I offered to run a practice session. I shared the techniques I was learning, including pausing after key points and explicitly inviting questions. I also shared my own recording to show that improvement was a process, not an instant fix. I gave specific, actionable feedback on their draft and rehearsed with them twice.

[R] My next presentation received positive feedback for pacing and engagement. My colleague's presentation was well-received, and they told me the practice sessions had reduced their anxiety significantly. My manager asked me to include presentation coaching in our team's development plan.