WHAT IS THE AUDIENCE THINKING?
What is it that makes most people afraid to give a speech? Interestingly enough, it's not the actual fear of speaking. It's rather who is listening. Or more specifically, what is the audience thinking about while they're listening?
When I ask what their number one fear is, most people will say, "Being judged."
"In a good way or a bad way?" I ask.
"Is there a good way?" they reply.
Why do most folks expect that when they give a speech, the audience is looking for ways to criticize them and find them wanting?
"How do you know that's what they're doing?" I ask.