How can you build your audience's confidence and self-esteem?

Understand their needs, pain points, and insecurities Identify areas where they likely feel self-doubt Tailor your message and examples accordingly

There is a word that i really like. It's called Sonder. Sonder is the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own — populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inherited craziness. If one has this realisation as a speaker, it becomes easier to empathise with your audience with a belief that every member truly has something in their life that makes them feel good, or can motivate them, or can inspire them. As a speaker, we need to be good at knowing what these triggers are for the audience of the day :)

Remember, it's not just about what you say but how well you understand and uplift your audience. 1. Research Thoroughly: Dive deep into your audience's preferences, pain points & aspirations. This knowledge allows you to align your message precisely with their needs. 2. Personalize Messages: Tailor your communication. This personal touch resonates & fosters a sense of connection. 3. Provide Relevant Resources: Share content & resources aligned with their interests. Offering valuable insights boosts their confidence & positions you as a supportive guide. 4. Create a dialogue. Encourage questions, feedback & shared experiences. Interaction builds a supportive community where everyone's voice matters.

I have had the privilege of preparing and delivering 7000+ presentation in my professional speaking career. it is a privilege, not a place to workout out an ego driven desire for personal accolades. I find it easier to speak to people you take the time to meet before a presentation begins. Take the time to look people in the eye and thank them for coming to hear what you have to say. A sincere compliment, for deciding to be present, acknowledges their effort. Position yourself to welcome them and tell them how much you appreciate their being in the room. Now you are talking to friends, not an audience. Put your emphasis where it belongs, on the listeners. I love this quote, "Nothing is smarter than a group." Warren Avis. Look him up!

Based on my experience a single speech would not suit all kinds of audiences! We need to really understand their interests and hobbies or even their work background and have an understanding of their local weather or other concerns while addressing a crowd!

Using positive language is important to do in every context. The human brain doesn't understand the negative. Negation belongs to language. You need to find a positive way to share your message. Same goes for ourselves by the way. If you are trying to stop smoking and all you say to yourself is: you can't smoke, you can't smoke, you can't smoke.... All your brain hears is smoke smoke smoke. You end up smoking more. Using choose to now be smoke free per instance would work great in this example.

Reinforce their inherent strengths and capabilities Celebrate growth and wins, not just end goals Share inspiring stories that relate to their context

An important aspect to remember is that the audience doesn’t need to be changed…at least not by you. You are there to share and inspire. The audience is the one to make a decision whether they want to changed or not. You are there to create an emotion connection. You can use examples to show what’s possible. When keeping this mind, you will be more likely to use encouraging words and less likely talk down to them.

Your audience's attitude, perspective, and actions are profoundly affected by the words you choose to employ. Positive language that encourages, supports, and praises them will go a long way toward boosting their self-esteem and confidence. Refrain from using words that bring people down, belittle them, or make them feel discouraged. Substitute "Embrace failure as a learning opportunity" for "Don't be afraid of failure." Just one example. Say something like, "You have the potential to grow and improve," instead of "You are not good enough." To uplift your audience's spirits and encourage optimism, use affirmations, praises, and expressions of thanks.

When we discuss personalized communication with customers, what we're really talking about is relevance and value. Being relevant retailers by marketing in a unique way is key to drawing attention, but providing value is what will keep them coming back.

Invite perspective and experience into the conversation Make it interactive with thoughtful questions Apply lessons directly to their real-world struggles

100% starts at taking it seriously and making sure you know your words. Taking the time to look at your audience while talking is key. One tip that made it easier for me was writing everything out. Also the moments you look at the audience. So you can look with confidence and know where you can resume reading your lines.

THE CLIENT’S PERSPECTIVE ON WHAT MAKES A GREAT MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER What makes you an excellent keynote speaker? Check out what event organisors are looking for: “GIJS MADE THE AUDIENCE LAUGH, THINK AND WONDER” Agata Wiewiora, Polish Innovation Day. “A COLOURFUL, ENGAGING, INSPIRING STORYTELLER” Delony Langer, 3M, USA. “HE CREATES AN INNOVATIVE MINDSET AT THE AUDIENCE” Anne-Laure Pardijon, AIRBUS GROUP. So make people LAUGH, THINK, and WONDER, by being a COLOURFUL, ENGAGING, INSPIRING STORYTELLER creating INNOVATIVE MINDSETS. Wishing you lots of success! Gijs

Ask them simple questions which connect with them! How many of you love cricket raise your hands! How many of you love football show the thumbs up sign! Call them out by name and thank them whenever they attempt to speak! Let’s put our hands together to congratulate (name) for this wonderful attempt! Smile at them in an encouraging manner whenever they respond

Get your audience involved in what you have to say; it will do wonders for their self-esteem and confidence. Encourage participation, appreciation, and understanding. Inviting engagement, asking for input, asking questions, and recognizing their efforts are all great ways to do this. Making your speech more engaging, relevant, and memorable may also be achieved via the use of humour, stories, and metaphors. You may build rapport, trust, and respect with your audience by actively engaging with them. Their attention, excitement, and curiosity might be piqued by you as well.

Set high but achievable expectations Take them to the edge of their comfort zones Empower them to identify their limiting beliefs

Your level of conviction is what will authorize you to challenge your audience. Do you really believe in your ideas? That said, here’s the absolute best way to make sure they are sold on your idea, tip, or strategy. It’s called framing. Let me unpack it. Before you reveal the idea, frame it. Tell them how the idea has changed either your life or the lives of your clients. Brian Tracy is a master at this. He would say something like, "My Fortune 500 CEO client paid me 100K for a full day of consulting. I put his team in a room and shared the exact strategy I'm about to reveal to you. It’s worth millions of dollars. Get ready to take notes.” At this point everyone is champing at the bit for the strategy. Most speakers don't do that enough.

My sessions are always interactive and yes I do like to challenge them. It gets them active and makes them think. I will set them "homework" and other tasks. I will tell stories and ask who recognises themselves in it, and it usually a bad place that they need to extricate themselves from

Inspiring your listeners to do something new and scary is another certain approach to boost their self-esteem and confidence. Achieving this may be achieved through the use of objectives, incentives, resources, and feedback. Another strategy is to share anecdotes, real-life experiences, and testimonials from people who have succeeded despite facing similar challenges. One way to help your audience grow is to push them to think critically and creatively. Additionally, you have the power to motivate people to follow their heart and do what they love.

When we discuss personalized communication with customers, what we're really talking about is relevance and value. Being relevant retailers by marketing in a unique way is key to drawing attention, but providing value is what will keep them coming back.

Outline clear action steps they can take Provide tools and resources to support their journey Remind them progress comes from within through perseverance

One of the best ways to improve your audience self - esteem and confidence is involving them in you conversation, make them feel heard, make them feel valued, infuse your conversation with them with empathy, let there be human connection by speaking relatable

Help them realise that even if they set aside just 5 min to improve themselves they need to pat themselves on their backs! Every step counts! Take a break if they must but don’t quit! Restart! Repeat!

Stories are perfect for this and well used from ancient times. With a story you can bring your voice without it sounding like 'people should listen to you' and thus you penetrate the armor most people have when they are told to do something. Giving your listeners the opportunity to translate the story to their lives and incorporate the wise words.

When it comes to boosting your audience's confidence and self-esteem, it's like navigating the maze of human emotions. You've got to sprinkle a little confidence-boosting magic dust, spotlight their unique strengths, and create an environment where personal growth happens naturally. It's all about igniting that inner spark, celebrating their victories, and fostering a dynamic, ever-evolving community that fuels their self-belief.

I think it starts with authenticity! Nothing is more impactful and lasting than honest sharing of our journeys. The real life stories, insights & learning coming from failures make any topic live & relatable. All the theory either comes from real life experiences or it is meant for application. So, any sharing weaved around these two aspects make the presentation real. This has immense power boosting anybody's confidence. When audience relates better, that means they are relating it to themselves as well. This feeling contributes to boosting self-esteem.