![]() It is such a niche field that it was one of the only conferences in town. ![]() He had an upcoming presentation to give at a trade conference for his industry: agricultural efficiency. One particular call comes to mind, in that I spoke with a lovely man who as about as mild-mannered as anyone I'd encountered in my line of work. I’ve had discovery calls with folks who were considering delving into the act of speaking, but are apprehensive because they’re introverts and don’t think they have the personality for it. These are the kinds of insights that would be a slam-dunk when matched with the gravity and authority that comes from delivering those insights to hundreds or thousands of people at a time. I’ve known so many introverts who come up with some of the most brilliant insights when they’re left in the solitude they crave. Why would anyone want to listen to me when that guy over there is so warm and boisterous? they might ask themselves.Īnd when they hear of how important theatricality is, they’re pretty sure speaking is a non-starter for them. They see loud, larger-than-life speakers show up on big stages in front of thousands of people and compare themselves unfavorably. It’s understandable why an introvert might be reluctant to put themselves on stage. They hear someone say “theatricality” and rule themselves out because, well, they’re introverts. Speaking leads to many rewards, like the opportunity to spread the word about their expertise, and even more tangible outcomes like clients.īut they hold back from doing anything about it because they don’t think they belong on stage. Indeed, there are many folks who see the value in putting themselves out there as speakers because of the trust and authority it's possible to earn from giving a compelling presentation. You’ll notice that, like that speaking expert, I too am being adamant and confident in my position.īut my fervor stems from the heartbreak I feel when I have conversations with those who are considering becoming public speakers but resist the possibility – because they’re introverts. My childhood love of Monty Python means that I’ll look for any excuse to do my terrible impression of a British accent.īut theatricality is not the most important thing. I’m fond of being particularly theatrical in my own speaking, don't get me wrong. Yes, theatricality is indeed a valuable tool in one’s speaking. ![]() But I was struck by something else as well.
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