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How can you prepare for and handle difficult questions or interruptions from your audience?

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Public speaking anxiety is a common challenge that many people face, especially when they have to deal with difficult questions or interruptions from their audience. However, there are some strategies that can help you prepare for and handle these situations with confidence and professionalism. In this article, we will share six tips that can help you overcome your public speaking anxiety and deliver a successful presentation.

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Jane Hanson

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1 Know your topic

The first step to prepare for and handle difficult questions or interruptions is to know your topic well. This means doing your research, gathering relevant information, and organizing your main points. Knowing your topic will help you feel more confident, anticipate potential questions, and avoid getting caught off-guard by unexpected challenges. You can also use your knowledge to provide evidence, examples, and facts to support your arguments and persuade your audience.

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Anticipate difficult questions: Before your presentation, take some time to brainstorm the questions that you think may be asked. Try to anticipate any objections or difficult questions, and prepare a response for each one.

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2 Practice your presentation

The second step to prepare for and handle difficult questions or interruptions is to practice your presentation. This means rehearsing your speech, timing yourself, and getting feedback from others. Practicing your presentation will help you improve your delivery, refine your content, and identify any gaps or weaknesses in your argument. You can also practice answering common or difficult questions that you expect from your audience, and practice how to deal with interruptions politely and effectively.

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3 Relax and breathe

The third step to prepare for and handle difficult questions or interruptions is to relax and breathe. This means managing your stress, anxiety, and emotions before and during your presentation. Relaxing and breathing will help you calm your nerves, reduce your physical symptoms, and improve your focus and concentration. You can also use relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, or positive affirmations, to cope with your anxiety and boost your confidence.

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Jane Hanson

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Great breathing exercise: Inhale for three counts. Hold for three. Exhale for three. Do it three times. Calms you down Because you are breathing into the diaphragm your voice as a result will sound deeper & more resonant!

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Jack E.

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Difficult questions from the audience can be intimidating, but stay calm and remain professional. Take a few moments to collect your thoughts before responding.

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4 Engage your audience

The fourth step to prepare for and handle difficult questions or interruptions is to engage your audience. This means creating rapport, interest, and interaction with your listeners. Engaging your audience will help you establish credibility, trust, and respect, and make your presentation more enjoyable and memorable. You can also use engagement techniques, such as asking questions, telling stories, or using humor, to connect with your audience and encourage their participation and feedback.

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Jane Hanson

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Also use your body language. Eye contact, strategic movement & varying your voice always engages your audience In today’s world it must be interactive — sometimes a simple prop or use of a (short) piece of video does the trick!

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Steve Long

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When I was stumped by a question live on air: this always worked for me! **Ready???**Here it is: = 1) “That’s a great question. What do you think?” = It was a small time sports call-in Q and A show 25+ years ago. But we did get a lot of calls! The caller always had an opinion and was happy to share it. 2) Then I could say, “Ok, I see what you’re saying. And, of course there’s some folks that agree, and some that don’t. Interesting topic. Thanks for calling in.” 3) Done. On to the next caller and next question. *Caller was happy to talk. *I didn’t weigh in on a topic I didn’t know. *Transition: smooth as butter. Worked for me.

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5 Listen and respond

The fifth step to prepare for and handle difficult questions or interruptions is to listen and respond. This means paying attention, understanding, and addressing the questions or comments from your audience. Listening and responding will help you show your appreciation, professionalism, and competence, and demonstrate your willingness to learn and improve. You can also use listening and responding techniques, such as paraphrasing, clarifying, or acknowledging, to handle the questions or interruptions effectively and respectfully.

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Jane Hanson

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Always think through what is the worst question someone can ask. Then actually incorporate the answer into your presentation. Or at least be prepared to answer it wisely if asked. As Winston Churchill once said “failing to prepare is preparing to fail” Remember too respect is at the forefront of handling these situations.

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6 Learn and improve

The sixth step to prepare for and handle difficult questions or interruptions is to learn and improve. This means reflecting, evaluating, and applying the feedback and lessons from your presentation. Learning and improving will help you grow your skills, knowledge, and confidence, and prepare you for future challenges and opportunities. You can also use learning and improving techniques, such as asking for feedback, reviewing your performance, or setting goals, to enhance your public speaking abilities and outcomes.

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Steve Long

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None of us are the great and mighty “Wizard of Oz.” None of us know everything. Never respond with emotion. Listen to the question. Ask a clarifying question with the intent of understanding. If you don’t have the answer: it’s ok to say “That’s a very interesting question. I don’t have an answer for you, but now I’m curious too and will make a note to look into it. Thanks for asking.” And then move on.

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1 Know your topic

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6 Learn and improve

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