Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Why Speaking Matters
By: A Staff Writer
Updated on: Sep 02, 2024
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Why Speaking Matters
Most people would rather die than give a presentation. But for entrepreneurs, opting out isn’t really an option…
We think we either have the gift of gab or we don’t. Truth is, it’s a SKILL and ignoring it holds you back.
- Build your authority: Speaking at events, webinars, etc., positions you as an expert, even with a small audience at first.
- Pitch with confidence: Investors, partners, clients…you need to sell your vision, verbally, not just on paper.
- Clarity of thought: Organizing your ideas for an audience forces YOU to get crystal clear on your business.
- It’s basically free marketing: A great talk spreads via word-of-mouth, reaching way more people than paid ads could.
- Lead generation: Offer value in your presentation, and the right people will want to work with you afterwards.
- Unexpected opportunities arise: That conference talk could lead to a book deal, a major media feature…you never know!
What amazing opportunity have you missed out on due to fear of public speaking?
Sign up for a free Toastmasters meeting in your area. Just observe, it’s less scary than you think!