# Ep. 338 DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING! Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/unforgettable-presentations-753123/ep-338-didn-t-see-that-coming Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/unforgettable-presentations-753123/ep-338-didn-t-see-that-coming.md Podcast: [Unforgettable Presentations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unforgettable-presentations-753123) Published: 2026-02-12T13:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://unforgettablepresentations.libsyn.com/ep-338-didnt-see-that-coming Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/unforgettablepresentations/Ep._338_I_Didnt_See_That_Coming.mp3?dest-id=1481801 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unforgettable-presentations-753123/episodes/ep-338-didn-t-see-that-coming Duration seconds: 1732 ## Resource Every once in a while, speakers encounter circumstances that they didn't see coming. How can you handle them and make the best use of them in the future? Today, Darren and Mark share their experiences and offer meaningful suggestions for handling situations that you don't see coming. SNIPPETS: • Situations occur that will keep you in check • You never know when your misfortune can serve others • Anticipate the unanticipated • Ask: What can go wrong • Cover all your bases • Leave a good buffer of time before you present • Arrive a day early • Contact event planner with challenges immediately • If you get a gut feeling, follow it • Have a back-pocket Plan B • Don't be afraid to over-communicate • Learn from experiences that you didn't see coming Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unforgettable-presentations-753123/episodes/ep-338-didn-t-see-that-coming/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/unforgettable-presentations-753123/ep-338-didn-t-see-that-coming.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.