Introverted people find their mental energy in their head, that is why they often prefer to be to spend more time alone than with others. They need to withdraw from the world from time to time. But they have certain advantages over less introverted speakers. They may, for example, be better presenters.
They can derive their energy from their own head and therefore are not dependent on the amount of energy and enthusiasm of the audience response. Because they don’t need to be fed by the audience, once logic and evidence supports their views, they tend to be very honest and don’t hesitate to make recommendations and conclusions. As if these two advantages aren’t enough, an introverted speaker can always put on a metaphorical mask which will help him to deliver a great speech, claims the presentationmagazine.com website.
Introverts focused on their ideas are great presenters
If you are an introvert, the audience usually is not the source that keeps you going, because this source is in your mind. You are not limited by the energy your audience ignites, you are your own engine. You don’t have to be naturally inclined to need all the attention, instead you know you have something really important and exciting to say. The content should be your primary motivation and highest calling.
You can ignore traditional advice
Various instructions on how to get ready for a performance should not to be followed. Just spend some time alone if you need to calm down and get your head straight.
Try to “wear a mask”
You can always consider developing a performance mask – a persona who channels all the things you need when you are presenting. The mask, your other you, has a life of its own.
If you are interested in learning more about introverts, we recommend starting by getting to know the "quiet revolutionary" Susan Cain in our previous articles Being an introvert is not a handicap and Do you really know who is introvert and extrovert?. If you have introverts in your team, read How to manage introverts better.
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