Memory & Practice Methods
Spaced Rehearsal
Practice presentations multiple times over increasing intervals to strengthen long-term retention and fluency.
What it is
Before & after
“Practicing intensively for 4 hours the night before a presentation, then not touching it again until showtime.”
“20 minutes of practice spread over 7 sessions across 2 weeks, with increasing confidence and decreasing notes needed.”
When you’ll use it
Conference presentations: Practice 2 weeks out, then 1 week, 3 days, 1 day, and morning-of for optimal retention without over-rehearsing
Important meetings: Run through key points 3 days prior, day before, and 1 hour before to build confidence and fluency
Quarterly reviews: Practice performance talking points over several weeks rather than cramming the night before
Pro tip
Little and often beats long and once. Spread your practice across multiple sessions for better retention.
Questions & answers
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Practice this concept
Practice with focused reps
Build speaking memory through repeated impromptu rehearsal. Each session adds to your skill.