Audience questions are one of the greatest gifts a presenter can receive, yet many speakers unintentionally rush past them. Whether fueled by insecurity or a desire to demonstrate expertise, presenters often answer too quickly, missing a powerful opportunity to engage, clarify, and build credibility in real time. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll share two classic techniques that transform questions into dialogue, allowing your audience to think, contribute, and take ownership of the learning.
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you’ll learn:
When you resist the urge to answer immediately and instead leverage the question, you create a richer discussion, and a more powerful learning experience for everyone in the room.