Step 7 in Becoming a Better Public Speaker

Don’t Worry About Reaching Everyone

Invariably, you’ll have some audience members more engaged than others. Don’t be thrown off by those crossed arms or side bar conversations.

It’s not your responsibility to be a molder of consensus or a seeker of validation but your duty to share your unique voice with those who want to hear it.

Focus on the people who are engaged. This will infuse your talk with a heightened sense of confidence as you navigate through your talking points.

Expend your energy cultivating greater support from those already onboard rather than those who don’t seem to be buying what you’re selling.

Just move on.

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