Lately I noticed that after one of my talks about Automation, Agile, or Robotics, people come to me and ask how I seemed so good onstage. Then they ask me how they can conquer their fear of public speaking.

If you’re in the same boat, then I have something that might be of value to you. But first, let me ask you a question.

What goes through your mind before going onstage? Fear of making a mistake? Feeling conscious about your looks? Butterflies in your stomach? You wanna know what’s common about all those thoughts? They’re all about YOU.

Well let me ask you something my friend, why are you there in the first place?

It’s because you have something of value that you will convey to your them!

Tip: It’s not about YOU, it’s about your AUDIENCE.

Put yourself in their shoes. You’ve been part of the audience before haven’t you? What goes in in your mind? I’m pretty sure it’s mostly thoughts like what’s listed below.

What your audience wants:

• What’s in it for me? What can I get out of this?
• Will this be worth my time and effort?
• Will I be entertained?
• Will I learn something?
• Will I get my money’s worth?
• Otherwise, why else should I be here in the first place?

If you, as the speaker, sometimes feel like you want to walk-out or wonder what you put yourself into, think about your audience for one minute and not about yourself.

Conclusion:

If you have something of value to share to them that will make a difference in their lives, then you will be doing them a disservice by entertaining your selfish thoughts. It’s not about you, it’s about your audience.

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So, do you think this mindset shift will change the way you think on your next speaking engagement? Comment below. Share your thoughts and let’s talk.

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