It was with much amusement when I recalled my first run-in with the top honcho at my ex-company. A greenhorn at that time, I was petrified and extremely nervous. I spent countless hours preparing for the presentation and when the time came, I'm glad I delivered.
Chuckle, chuckle.
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Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Presentation to CEO
I had my first presentation to CEO this morning. It kept me working late in the office since last week. I hadn't knocked off earlier than 8.30pm this week! But thankfully its over, and I can finally leave the office on time with some resemblance of daylight to spare. Thank goodness, I had the skill of the fishes and luck of the devil to get by this presentation today.
I woke up early today as I wanted to get to office early to tidy things up. So did my assistant Paul. He's a responsible chap and he helped out a great deal in this project. We went to the board room to set up the laptop and projector at about 8.30am. Suddenly I noticed a figure at the entrance (while we were busy with the gadgets). It was the CEO! She looked around, smiled and left the room.
I was amazed. After all the shit-wipes we received from the VPs since day one, the smile was a refreshing sight. It goes to show what kind of person she was. Not the grouchy, why-you-neverthink-of-it, why-you-show-me-this and get-out-right-now kind of boss. Even though she's at the top of the food chain.
The presentation went well. Mine was the first item on the agenda. I presented my case, chose every single word carefully (they warned me to be particular about what I say), had some stammers (c'mon it's my first time!) and answered her questions to the best of my ability. She was sharp and attentive. She actually remembers the figures from the previous slide, so there's no bullshitting her, not a chance. I remember her telling me at one point after multiple grillings, 'Don't worry, no need to jump to that slide. If you can answer me, just answer. If you cannot, just say you have no explanation to that. It's okay'. That sure reassured me a great deal.
What happened after that was inconsequential. I had my first experience with a real CEO and I emerged unscathed and wiser. What remained from the presentation today is to study a few more options and choose the best business case. Now we're talking about linking up with other business partners, determining the choice option and going for it.
Chuckle, chuckle.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Presentation to CEO
I had my first presentation to CEO this morning. It kept me working late in the office since last week. I hadn't knocked off earlier than 8.30pm this week! But thankfully its over, and I can finally leave the office on time with some resemblance of daylight to spare. Thank goodness, I had the skill of the fishes and luck of the devil to get by this presentation today.
I woke up early today as I wanted to get to office early to tidy things up. So did my assistant Paul. He's a responsible chap and he helped out a great deal in this project. We went to the board room to set up the laptop and projector at about 8.30am. Suddenly I noticed a figure at the entrance (while we were busy with the gadgets). It was the CEO! She looked around, smiled and left the room.
I was amazed. After all the shit-wipes we received from the VPs since day one, the smile was a refreshing sight. It goes to show what kind of person she was. Not the grouchy, why-you-neverthink-of-it, why-you-show-me-this and get-out-right-now kind of boss. Even though she's at the top of the food chain.
The presentation went well. Mine was the first item on the agenda. I presented my case, chose every single word carefully (they warned me to be particular about what I say), had some stammers (c'mon it's my first time!) and answered her questions to the best of my ability. She was sharp and attentive. She actually remembers the figures from the previous slide, so there's no bullshitting her, not a chance. I remember her telling me at one point after multiple grillings, 'Don't worry, no need to jump to that slide. If you can answer me, just answer. If you cannot, just say you have no explanation to that. It's okay'. That sure reassured me a great deal.
What happened after that was inconsequential. I had my first experience with a real CEO and I emerged unscathed and wiser. What remained from the presentation today is to study a few more options and choose the best business case. Now we're talking about linking up with other business partners, determining the choice option and going for it.
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