What bugs my audience the most?
The following comes from TJ Walker’s upcoming book “The Wisdom of Your Audience”. Consistently, the worst advice speakers and presenters get, comes from everyone who is NOT your audience. The following gives examples of some of the WORST advice people are often given. It is followed by the advice of your audience. Listen to them. They are your true judge and jury.
What bugs my audience the most?
Your Speechwriter: “Not having perfect transitions and a clear enough outline/structure.”
Your speech coach: “Audiences are bothered by excessive hand movement and shuffling of the feet.”
You: “I’m sure they are bothered by my ‘uhs’ and ‘ums’, less than graceful transitions, an unclear structure and by going on too long.”
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Your Audience: “What bugs us the most is when you bore us with tons of abstract details, numbers and facts that seem disconnected from anything with a real world application. We are so easy to please: just tell us a few interesting messages unsung stories and examples. Throw in a little passion and we’ll be telling people for years what a great speaker you are.”