In today’s episode, Toni asks the thought-provoking question, can an introvert be a public speaker?

It’s a common misconception that in order to be a good speaker in public, you have to be extroverted, but that isn’t the case. Listen on to find out why...

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Extroverts are outgoing, socially confident, they get involved, and they like to talk. Introverts are seen as shy and socially awkward.

• Winston Churchill, Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln are among the greatest speakers of all time. But they were also self-professed introverts.

• Introverts spend much time alone, which actually serves them well in terms of time for research, writing, prepare and refine and practice.

• The audience wants you to succeed. Even if you look a little nervous this can sometimes work to your advantage, because people will will you to succeed.

• If you’re an introvert, it makes you hyper self-aware, and this can only be a good thing when you’re a speaker. You’ll more than likely feel more connected to your audience

BEST MOMENTS

• ‘Speaking is not an act of extroversion’
• ‘An introvert looks inside to draw their energy’
• ‘People buy into you because they can see your authenticity’
• ‘Martin Luther King and Mother Teresa had the ability to listen to their audience’
• ‘Remember, the audience wants you to succeed. It’s in their interests and yours’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE HOST

Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

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