The Brilliant Speakers Show for Introverts

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How to confidently step into the spotlight when you're an introvert 

One question you need to ask yourself when your nerves get the best of you before a livestream, a podcast interview, a presentation or even a work meeting.

In today's livestream, I'm sharing several tips on how to be a better speaker when English isn't your first language.

Today we're talking about the fear of public speaking that stems from the fact that English isn't your first language. Do you think that your speaking with an accent prevents you from being an effective public speaker?

Day 5 of "Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking" series. Today we are talking about the fear of something unexpected happening. On Monday, we talked about the fear of being judged by your audience. Tuesday - the fear of making a mistake. Wednesday - the fear of not being perfect. Thursday - the fear of forgetting your speech You can listen to these earlier episodes right here on this podcast.

Day 4 of "Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking" series. Today we are talking about the fear of forgetting your speech. On Monday, we talked about the fear of being judged by your audience. Tuesday - the fear of making a mistake. Wednesday - the fear of not being perfect. You can listen to these earlier episodes right here on this podcast.

Day 3 of "Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking" series. Today we are talking about the fear of not being perfect. On Monday, we talked about the fear of being judged by your audience. And on Tuesday - the fear of making a mistake. You can listen to these earlier episodes on this podcast.

Day 2 of "Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking" series. Today we are talking about the fear of making a mistake. Yesterday's podcast was about the fear of being judged by your audience.

Today we are talking about overcoming your fear of public speaking. And while we think of it as "fear" in general, there are actually a lot of fears that we experience when it comes to being in front of an audience. In fact, there are 5 BIG fears that most of us have to deal with: - the fear of being judged - the fear of making a mistake - the fear of not being perfect, of not being good enough - the fear of forgetting your speech - the fear of something going wrong This week, I'll take one fear each day and give you specific advice on how to tackle it. Today's topic is the fear of being judged by your audience.

In business and in life things happen sometimes, and very often, things happen without any warning. One moment, everything is great and the next moment, you fall down, figuratively or literally. How you handle those falls defines who you are as an entrepreneur and as a human being, and also impacts your business and your life in a very profound way. So today, I will share with you my three-step system to handle anything that life throws at you gracefully and efficiently. You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/how-to-face-an-unexpected-problem-or-a-difficult-situation-2

If you've followed me for a while, you know I often talk about being authentic. Being authentic on stage, being authentic on video, being yourself. We see us one way. Our friends see us a different way. Our clients see us a third way. While the world around sees us a completely different way based on our social media presence. What does it mean to be truly yourself? You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-authentic

Much of public speaking anxiety comes from being afraid of making a mistake. We've all experienced it. You're on stage giving a presentation, everything is going well. You're in the flow, and then it happens… You say something wrong or you do something wrong, and there you are with everyone watching, unsure how to proceed. So what happens when you make a mistake? What should you do? You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/what-if-i-make-a-mistake

Today I want to share my experience speaking on live TV with you. A couple of years ago, I got invited to do a short segment on Fox 26 Morning News and if you think live TV is scary, let me tell you yes, it is. It is absolutely terrifying and quite a few things went wrong during the segment. Today, I want to give you a few tips on how to handle live TV. You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/public-speaking-tips-for-live-tv

Today we're going to talk about something very dear to my heart. Public speaking for techies who are presenting to non-techies. We've all been there, sitting through a boring technical presentation, trying to make some sense of all the technical jargon and detailed flowcharts. I absolutely get it. I am a techie myself. I actually have a Master's degree in Computer Science, and I spent more than a decade in the IT industry. So, I absolutely understand that struggle. I've presented myself to non-techies many times and I've watched my colleagues presenting to non-techies as well. So today, I'd like to share with you six public speaking tips for techies presenting to non-techies. Now, if you're a non-techie yourself, these tips work for absolutely all presentations, so stay with me. You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/public-speaking-tips-for-techies-presenting-to-non-techies

For some of you, the biggest fear in public speaking doesn't really stem from being in front of a live audience, whether on stage or on camera. It is from having certain people in that audience who make you feel very nervous. It could be your peers, it could be your competitors, or it could be some influencers that you really respect. So what do you do in order to not completely freeze and to not let those people in the audience intimidate you? You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/do-certain-people-in-your-audience-make-you-nervous

Think about when someone comes up to you and tells you what a great job you did, or another person compliments you on the beautiful dress you're wearing. Maybe someone else tells you how smart you are. Accepting a compliment is pretty hard if you're like most people, right? We often feel uncomfortable about being complimented. It's also sort of ingrained in us that we should be humble and we shouldn't brag. So how do you respond to a compliment? You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/how-to-respond-to-a-compliment

For a lot of people, fear of public speaking stems from the fact that you're standing on a stage in front of a LOT of people. My students often tell me, “I'm great one-on-one. It's just when you have more than one person. When you have 10 people. When you have 100 people. When you have 1000 people. That's when I am afraid, but I'm not afraid one-on-one.” Well... today's episdoe is all about how you can take your one-on-one experience and transpose it to public speaking. You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/how-to-use-your-one-on-one-conversation-skills-in-public-speaking

Nobody's perfect, right? I think we can all agree with that, but so many people feel that they have to appear perfect when they're on stage or on camera. Particularly now, when we're surrounded by videos of these perfect influencers who speak perfectly, look perfect and dress perfectly. It is just so stressful for the rest of us to try and match that perfection. But how important is it to actually be perfect in public speaking? How important is being perfect when you are speaking to your audience on stage or on camera? You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/perfection-vs-authenticity-which-one-to-choose-in-public-speaking

Like so many of you, I am an introverted entrepreneur, which means I have to go to a lot of networking events. And what is the worst nightmare for an introvert? That's right! A networking event. There is absolutely nothing worse than going into a roomful of strangers where you have to mingle, meet people, and talk to everybody. Absolutely horrifying right? But since I've been an entrepreneur for almost 20 years, I have been to my fair share of networking events. And over the years, I have created sort of a framework for myself, as an introvert, to go to a networking event and avoid completely draining myself, to meet people and leave a really good impression, and to build long-lasting connections. You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/how-to-ace-a-networking-event-as-an-introverted-entrepreneur

Two surprising facts you might not know about Elvis Presley: he was an introvert and he had massive stage fright. The King of Rock and Roll himself was afraid of public speaking! It clearly didn't stop him from becoming one of the most beloved artists to ever grace the stage. What were his secrets to dealing with stage fright? Listen to this episode to find out. You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/two-important-public-speaking-lessons-you-can-learn-from-elvis-presley

Working on your weaknesses makes a lot of sense, right? You will get rid of your weaknesses, turn them into strengths, and you will become great. But, is it really so? How far will working on your weaknesses really take you? You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/should-you-focus-on-your-weaknesses-or-your-strengths

One of the biggest fears in public speaking is this, "What if I forget my presentation?" Should you memorize the entire thing? Should you memorize parts of it? Or should you go and wing it? Listen to this episode to find out.

Smile. We've all done it million times. We do it every single day, right? But do you know how powerful a smile is in public speaking? Listen to this podcast to find out. You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/the-importance-of-smile-in-public-speaking

As some of you might know, I've owned a Nutty Scientist franchise in Houston for the last five years. What you may not know is that, for the last four years, my franchise has been ranked number one in the country among all Nutty Scientist franchises. And so, I am often asked, what the secret is behind our success. And today, I want to share with you three main reasons I grew the company from nothing to being number one. None of these reasons are earth-shattering, but they truly are the reasons why I am successful, in spite of the cutthroat competition that we have in our area. You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/3-biggest-reasons-behind-my-local-business-s-success

Do you know what is the absolute worst way to start a presentation when you're nervous? In fact, probably more than half of inexperienced public speakers begin their speech just like that. Listen to this podcast episode to find out. You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: www.ByVictoriaL.com

Two weeks ago, I did something really exciting. I went to America's Got Talent auditions! Now, I wasn't auditioning myself. I have no singing, dancing, or magic talent whatsoever. My 12-year-old son was auditioning as a singer. And you cannot even imagine how much you can learn about public speaking from America's Got Talent auditions! You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/what-you-can-learn-about-public-speaking-from-america-s-got-talent-auditions

I am not a big believer in following the rules in public speaking. We've all heard them: do this, say that, move this way, walk that way. To me, none of it is critical. Instead, in this video, I want to share with you the 3 biggest mistakes that will kill your presentation when you are on stage or doing a live video. I've made them all of course, just like everyone else. But honestly, once you get these 3 mistakes under control, you will be in a much better shape. You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/3-biggest-public-speaking-mistakes-to-avoid

Public speaking is pretty hard for most people in general. Wouldn't you agree? Now let's add another level of complexity. What if English isn't your first language? What if you have an accent like I do? I came to the United States two decades ago with ok English. And while my English has improved, my accent stayed pretty much the same. Don't take me wrong, I love my accent, but it definitely makes me harder to understand, right? So how do you become a better public speaker when English isn't your native tongue? Watch this video to find out. You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/5-must-know-public-speaking-tips-for-non-native-english-speakers

Can you guess what is the biggest mindset block in public speaking? If you're like most people in the world, you're either afraid of public speaking or don't particularly enjoy it. And 9 times out of 10, it's because of a very specific mindset block. Are you ready? “The audience is out there to judge and criticize me!” Has this thought ever crossed your mind? Be honest. I sure experienced it many-many times. And it kept on haunting me until I finally implemented a massive but very simple mindset shift. Watch the video to learn what that mindset shift was. You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/the-major-mindset-shift-you-must-adopt-to-become-a-great-public-speaker

Can you be a great public speaker if you're an introvert? Let's see… Crowds drain us, we hate being the center of attention, we favor meaningful conversation with one person over small talk with many, and we crave alone time.  This doesn't sound like a definition of a public speaker, does it? Wrong! It all depends on how you take what you consider your weakness and turn it into your strength. And this is what we're diving in today! You can watch the Video version of this podcast on my blog: https://www.byvictorial.com/blog/How-to-be-a-great-public-speaker-when-you-are-an-introvert