Can An Introvert Be A Public Speaker?

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 Progressive Property Presenting, Pitching And Public Speaking Podcast 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 Toni’s LinkedIn Toni’s Twitter