When you're about to begin any kind of project—whether it's a webinar, a workshop, a client pitch—there's often this moment where you're looking at a blank page or an empty slide, and it can feel overwhelming. The sheer potential of what you could create can be paralyzing. You’re thinking about all the details—who’s your audience, what’s the key message, how do you make it engaging—and it’s easy to get stuck before you even start.
A practical way to get past that block is to give yourself permission to create something messy or imperfect at first. You could start by asking yourself small questions: What’s the main point I want to make? or What’s the one thing my audience absolutely needs to walk away with? Jot down quick answers, even if they’re incomplete or rough.
Another tactic is breaking the task into smaller chunks. Instead of trying to tackle the entire presentation, start with just one section—maybe the introduction or the key message. That helps reduce the pressure of having to know the entire structure right away.
It’s also helpful to remind yourself that this initial draft is just a draft. You’ll have time to refine and polish it later. The goal is to get momentum going, not to create a final product right away. Even seasoned professionals feel this, and the trick is learning how to get past the need for perfection in the early stages.
