Freaking out, not prepared for big event

I signed up for a conference months ago in order to pitch a product -- and the product is way behind schedule and I haven't even practiced explaining it out loud to anyone.

The conference is tomorrow and I already blew it! I am trying to remind myself that I can learn by seeing other people's work and make some contacts, but why did I shoot myself in the foot like this by not getting my work done in time?? So unhappy with myself

(((((hvert)))))



Hang in there and do the best you can!

Thank you for the empathy, it is much appreciated! Feeling slightly more positive about things this morning - keep your fingers crossed for me!

Will do. Good luck!

How did things go hvert?

Hope the conference went well

It did go pretty well! I still wish I had been more prepared, but I learned so much -. Now I need to get to work so I am ready next time!

Good job!

That’s good news.

Well done!

Ahhhh, performance anxiety; this is something I know too well. When I find myself in such a position it is helpful to remind myself that I am not alone. Think of the fact that most others at this conference are going to be anxious as well. I think of the fact that countless people go through this and come out the other side no worse for wear - and you are likely more on the ball than the majority of them. If they were able to do it, so can you.

You hit the nail on the head, there were other people who were as nervous and unprepared as I was and finding them made me feel better It's such a relief to have that over with!