And then I realized that I had a choice: I could be intimidated by these seasoned professionals’ depth of knowledge and experience in the room — or I could leverage their deep and diverse expertise in service of the group’s learning while managing my ego.
I picked the latter. The presentation allowed me to share my knowledge, as well as share the forum with those with greater experience. A more junior HR professional asked a question about when you might recommend that an employee you’re coaching seek additional support from an EAP (employee assistance program). My response was, “This is an area where I am still learning. Would someone else in the room be able to share their experience and recommendations?” And indeed, someone did.
Source: How to Present to an Audience That Knows More Than You