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What do you do if you're faced with a difficult decision while delivering a public speech?

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Public speaking can be challenging enough without having to deal with unexpected situations that require you to make a difficult decision on the spot. How do you handle such scenarios without losing your composure, your credibility, or your audience's attention? Here are some tips to help you cope with common dilemmas that may arise while delivering a public speech.

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Dr. Shivani Khetan, Ph.D. D.Sc.

Integrated Clinical Hypnotherapist IMDHA (USA) | Expressive Arts Therapist & Mental Wellness Coach | Author & Speaker…
Kristal Frazier

$200+ Million Fundraiser & Keynote Speaker at FundJoy? | Founder of RAISE Academy and Assertive Ask? Fundraising…
Dr. Michael Gerharz

Communication Advisor ? ?Author of “The PATH to Strategic Impact” and “Leaders Light the Path” ? ?Podcast…

1 Stay calm and confident

The first thing to do when you encounter a problem is to stay calm and confident. Don't panic, apologize, or show signs of frustration. Instead, take a deep breath, smile, and maintain eye contact with your audience. Remember that you are the expert on your topic and you have prepared well for your speech. If you need a moment to think, you can use a pause, a transition, or a rhetorical question to buy some time. You can also acknowledge the situation briefly and humorously, if appropriate, to ease the tension and show your professionalism.

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Dr. Shivani Khetan, Ph.D. D.Sc.

Integrated Clinical Hypnotherapist IMDHA (USA) | Expressive Arts Therapist & Mental Wellness Coach | Author & Speaker on Behavioral Change & Rewiring Limiting Beliefs
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When faced with a difficult decision during a public speech, pause, take a deep breath, and trust yourself. Remember, you have the power to make the right choice in the moment. Trust your intuition and speak from your heart. Additionally, remember that authenticity is key. Be honest with yourself and your audience, and your decision will resonate with sincerity and clarity.

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Kristal Frazier

$200+ Million Fundraiser & Keynote Speaker at FundJoy? | Founder of RAISE Academy and Assertive Ask? Fundraising Programs
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I promise you, in the world of speaking, anything can happen. The most common hiccup is technical difficulties. If this occurs, I have go-to scenarios that I use. For example, you can engage the audience by taking a "break" and discussing the topic freely, telling a story related to your topic, or having the audience write five keyword describing what they have learned so far. Keep your focus on the topic and not your nerves.

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Rashad Rayford

Keynote Speaker + Storytelling architect and Poet | MOTH GRANDSLAM Champ | I help leaders and teams unlock storytelling so they can speak with heart and connect with impact.
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Life is full of difficult decisions. I believe as speakers we are also called to lead, and leaders have to make tough decisions. You must decide where during the speech is the best place for you to deliver the information. Don't rush through it. Take a deep breath. If there is a need for a pause, then pause, don't try to cover it with laughter, allow the moment to sit, but not too long then move on. Be a pro, and it will be fine.

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2 Adapt to your audience

When you're faced with a difficult decision because your audience isn't responding as desired, you must adapt to them and adjust your speech. To do this, you can ask questions to engage your audience and get feedback, use stories, examples or analogies to illustrate points and make them relevant, change your tone, pace or volume to emphasize key ideas and create interest, use gestures, movements or props to enhance your delivery and attract attention, simplify or clarify language and structure to avoid confusion and misunderstanding, and emphasize the benefits or implications of your message for the audience and their needs.

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3 Handle interruptions gracefully

When delivering a speech, it can be difficult to decide how to handle interruptions. These could be technical glitches, noise, questions, comments, or challenges from the audience. It's important to consider how the handling of these interruptions could affect your credibility and rapport with the audience. If the interruption is minor or irrelevant, it's best to ignore it and continue with your speech. If the interruption is significant or relevant, acknowledge it briefly and then return to your main point. If the interruption is disruptive or disrespectful, politely ask the person or source to stop or wait until you finish your speech. However, if the interruption is constructive or helpful, thank the person or source and incorporate it into your speech.

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4 Be flexible and creative

When something unexpected happens that changes the context or the purpose of your speech, you may face a difficult decision. For example, you may have less or more time than planned, or you may have to speak to a different or larger audience than expected. In these situations, it's important to be flexible and creative and adapt your speech to the new circumstances. You can prioritize your main points and cut or add details as needed. Additionally, modify your introduction or conclusion to suit the new audience or situation. Moreover, use relevant and timely information or examples to support your message while also anticipating and addressing potential objections or questions from your audience. Lastly, show empathy and sensitivity to your audience's emotions and concerns.

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Dr. Michael Gerharz

Communication Advisor ? ?Author of “The PATH to Strategic Impact” and “Leaders Light the Path” ? ?Podcast “Irresistible Communication”
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One of the most remarkable turnarounds I’ve seen was through a radical departure from the script. The speaker realized that her point wasn’t landing at all. She decided on the spot to shut down the laptop and go all in on telling a story. The moment the screen went dark, the audience realized that things had shifted. They were glued to the speaker’s lips. It was a deeply moving experience for both sides. She never went back to her old style of reading PowerPoint slides.

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1 Stay calm and confident

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4 Be flexible and creative

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