Public speaking / Talking to your IC

How did you improve at presenting investment proposals to more senior members or investment committees? I never feel prepared enough and when I can’t answer their questions it completely derails the conversation. I’m also realizing how much I ramble when I talk.

Did anyone ever take a public speaking class? Do any of you write out word for word scripts? How do you prep?

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