Always Use The Microphone!

Always Use The Microphone!

After several days on the road presenting at speaking engagements I took a day, as I always do, to write follow up emails and review what went well and what needs to be tweaked.

When I speak, I hand out forms to attendees who want to be added to my newsletter list and ask for comments about my presentation.


I was feeling great, as all the remarks were positive and reinforced why I love to share my message. 

Then I came across one that stopped me.  It wasn't negative.  It was just a simple statement.

            “Talk louder.”

Yes, simple.  To the point. No elaboration. 
Just,

            “Talk louder.”

This didn't cause me to pause because I was hurt by it or took it as a criticism in any way.  It stopped me on a much deeper level. 

This event had been a group of about 50 people.  There was a microphone available, but I felt I would be able to talk loud enough without it.
I critique my own success by three things:

    ~ The reaction during my presentation- typically tears, 
         laughter and always dancing at the end;

    ~ The hearts that I touch causing people to come up to 
         talk to me afterwards – typically with  
         tears, laughter and at times still dancing;

And

    ~The remarks on the evaluation forms.

By all counts this presentation went well, but obviously this attendee had difficulty hearing.

I believe whether my message touches 1,2,3, or 500 in an audience – it touches the ones who need to hear it the most.  I want everyone to have the opportunity to hear it.

For me, the suggestion went deeper than that.

My mission in being a writer and a speaker is:
                             To help people.

My goal is:
          To teach people how to love their life –
                      No Matter What!

I believe I have important messages that not only help people understand why they need to love their life, but give techniques of how to do it.

If I believe this, (and I do), I need to “Talk Louder!”

I am grateful to the person who shared this with me and for the lesson it taught me.  I need to reach as many people with my message as possible.


If I’m going to stand up, step up and speak up, I need to ALWAYS use the microphone!

What message are you whispering? 
What message do you believe can help others? 
It doesn't matter if you are speaking to one or a room filled with thousands, if one person can’t hear you – the microphone isn't on, the message isn't heard – you need to be brave enough to TALK LOUDER!

Pennie’s Life Lesson: “When you have a message you believe in-- stand up, step up and speak up. Make sure everyone hears you. Talk Louder!”

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YOUR TURN... 
My intent in sharing this with you is to help you find your voice and speak the message inside of you.  TALK LOUDER!
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