5 Ways to Answer Challenging Questions During Your Presentation Posted By : PFogel- About: public speaking

These seasoned political pros knew at any time "one slip up" can hurt them in the eyes of their audience (in the studio and at home watching. The beauty of Q & A's is they help bond you with your audience. No matter how ludicrous the question is (and if the answer is obvious) make eye contact with the audience member and answer it. Say to the audience member (and all the listeners) that you will exchange e-mail addresses at the end of the program and you will do some research and get them the correct answer. This is a face saving and self-effacing technique that leaves you in good graces with your audience and will again, cement your credibility with them. Peter "The Reinvention Guy" Fogel is a humorist, seminar leader, and speaker coach who helps entrepreneurs, writers, and emerging speakers reach their full potential as effective communicators.

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