Free Lesson
Give Great Demos of Terrible Work
30 min
Aug 29, 2025 12:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
How to get clear on the function of each demo
Some demos are more like glorified stand-ups; others are high-stakes presentations. Shape your content accordingly.
How to shape demos so they always build confidence
Lead with intent vs. action, describe the context in clear terms, and show your work so it makes sense to your audience.
How to down-regulate so you can perform "on stage"
Plain old fear can sabotage the best content. Get concrete tips to manage physiological stress and keep your audience.
Why this topic matters
Not every work cycle yields great work. It can be stressful (and risky) to demo when things haven't gone to plan. But by embracing demos as re-calibration points, sharing setbacks with neutral honesty, and hacking your physiology to stay calm, you can turn even the worst sprint into a demo that builds trust with stakeholders and makes your teammates happy.
You'll learn from
Beth Adele Long
Founder, Continuous Re-integration
Previously at
