The most common fear shared by individuals is that of public speaking. When I discuss this with clients, the overwhelming concern is the belief that others won’t listen to them since they think they have nothing compelling or insightful to share.
How wrong most of us are. Firstly, most of the people assembled in front of you share the same fear you do and think you are courageous standing there. Secondly, they are there to listen and learn since few are experts in the area of your expertise or knowledge. Even if they are, they are keen to learn something new and possibly gain a fresh perspective on their own staid beliefs.
The topic is not of importance. Consider that over three million individuals have watched the same ten-minute video about The Magic of Salt in Coffee. In contrast, a Wheels on The Bus video has received over 4.4 billion (no typo) views.
When we talk from a position of knowledge and passion, the question is, who will regret listening? Few, if any, since who does not appreciate hearing from someone dedicated to their cause and demonstrating it in their dialogue?
