Expert insights. Personalized for you.
A speaker said that a coach gave him three tips for dealing with a heckler and then charged him $40. And the secret to handling hecklers : Pay them $40. (A Using the $40 to pay the heckler for his silence.). We were told that to handle hecklers: Comment on what they are wearing. Last weekend I had a heckler: He was naked. Here is another look at an Observational Humor monologue presented at the end of a meeting. MORE
Fun and Useful Tools Document stand for your speaker notes To keep your audience engaged and stimulated, bring toys , toys , and more toys (I also like to give my tiny "No Hecklers" buttons to audience members.) Use this hand pointer to poke some fun at the audience Carry your speaking gear in a "No Hecklers" tote bag ! Download audio here. Once again, Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes has posted an excellent list of gifts for speakers. MORE
As I've mentioned before about speaking in the " real world ," the way I've improved over time is by facing audiences who may or may not want to be there, handling technical difficulties, projecting my voice over whispering teenagers and clanking plates, crafting a presentation that meets the particular needs of a particular audience, answering uncomfortable questions, dealing with hecklers, and managing other factors that tend not to be present in a controlled environment like a competition. MORE
Most Recent Post Presentation Skills Speaker Marketing Speaking Business Strategy Dave Lieber Epic Keynote Lou Heckler speaking strategiesI’ve been talking about it for years – your presentation being your #1 form of marketing. If every speech is leading to more business (there will be some exceptions), then the strategy of ‘be awesome’ marketing is at work. MORE
Famous Speech Friday shared Amy Schumer's recent remarks that shut down a heckler who said, "Show us your t**s." If you want to keep up with my wide-ranging reading list about women and speaking in real time, follow The Eloquent Woman on Facebook where these links are posted all week long--or just head here on Mondays, where I summarize them all for you. MORE
Handle questions and hecklers authoritatively. Sally Hogshead has written Fascinate – a book exploring the seven triggers that fascinate people. In this post, I explore how the triggers can be used when you’re presenting. These triggers have tremendous power and executed skilfully will compel your audience to listen to you. But execute in a hamfisted way, and not only will your presentation fail you may also piss off your audience. OK, you’re thinking sex. MORE
In this gem, Betty Boothroyd interrupts the then prime minister, John Major, to put a heckler firmly in his place. Mr Speaker Martin’s stumbling performance as he read his statement out to the House of Commons yesterday prompted me to dig through some clips of a previous Speaker in action. Admittedly, she wasn’t reading a pre-prepared script, but the clarity and decisiveness of her intervention are nice reminders of what a very fine Speaker she was: Tags: speaker boothroyd MORE
A heckler is in the audience; the overhead projector breaks; the allotted speech time runs out – these are just some of the panic-producing crises, interruptions, or distractions easily dealt with in this first-aid guide for business speakers. What to Say When.You’re Dying on the Platform: A Complete Resource for Speakers, Trainers, and Executives. by Lily Walters. MORE
Heckle this: Michelle Obama confronted a heckler--and won the exchange. Here''s my take on five things you can learn about handling hecklers when you speak. Readers who follow The Eloquent Woman on Facebook are already used to seeing the "extras" I share there: links to good reads, resources and ideas from other sources, in addition to posts from the blog. I''m summarizing that extra content and putting it here on the blog, so all readers can benefit. MORE
Here he demonstrates how to deal with a heckler when making a speech at a rally during the 1966 general election campaign - which he won by greatly increasing the tiny majority he'd won in 1964 One of the greatest achievements of Labour prime minister Harold Wilson was to keep the UK out of getting involved in the Vietnam war. MORE
There weren’t 6000 people as he imagined – just a few folks in the mall and a couple of hecklers from New York Fries. The path to a successful speaking business isn’t always the same for everyone. Let’s use Scott Stratten as an example. Scott was 12 years old when he realized he wanted to become a professional speaker. It came after watching a Les Brown motivational talk on PBS. After seeing that special and realizing you can get […]. MORE
Both of these misogynistic hecklers did their work in the first few minutes of a powerful woman's talk, seeking to undermine her status and remind her of her more traditional duties as housekeeper or sex object, or both. The Guardian shares what happened next in Schumer's comedy set: In a video she posted online, the Trainwreck writer is seen to stop the show to call out the heckler. “OK, There's so much to like and learn from this deft handling of a heckler. MORE
Handle questions and hecklers authoritatively. Sally Hogshead has written Fascinate – a book exploring the seven triggers that fascinate people. In this post, I explore how the triggers can be used when you’re presenting. These triggers have tremendous power and executed skilfully will compel your audience to listen to you. But execute in a hamfisted way, and not only will your presentation fail you may also piss off your audience. OK, you’re thinking sex. MORE
Carry your speaking gear in a "No Hecklers" tote bag ! And these items aren't just for the pros; I give the " No Hecklers " mini-buttons out to clients and audience members. Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes posted an excellent list of Christmas gifts for speakers. Make sure to check it out for gift ideas for your favorite speaker -- or for yourself! I thought I'd piggyback on his post to add some of my favorite tools that I've mentioned in the past. MORE
At first the audience was stunned but then broke into uproarious laughter once they realized that the "heckler" was Robin Williams. At the 2008 TED Conference held in California, the BBC''s "The World Debate" set up a panel discussion to be broadcast worldwide from the TED stage. When they went live with the show there appeared to be a major technical problem followed by several moments of dead air. MORE
The Hecklers: Ignore them and continue as you planned. This usually works because hecklers want to remain anonymous. You’ve prepared, you’ve practiced, and you’re rearing to go. Pumped with adrenaline and ready to take on all challengers, you walk into the arena where you’re met with an angry,hostile, resentful audience. Whether you’re speaking to an assembly of 1 or 1,000 managing your listener’s negativity is paramount if you’re to communicate successfully. MORE
I'm not asking if you know how to deal with hecklers or troublemakers in the audience. Last year I attended a conference where one of the speakers was Arianna Huffington. I posted about her comment that she doesn't believe in developing a thick skin, because a thick skin keeps out the good as well as the bad. Rather, she believes in letting things "in and out quickly" - acknowledging criticism but not dwelling on it. MORE
Hecklers are everywhere these days it seems!" Heckling can happen in all sorts of speaker settings and it's good to think through how you'll respond, so you can seize and defuse the heckler's main weapon: surprise. And while you're unlikely to experience the kinds of high-visibility heckling seen in recent days, there are still lessons to learn from the experiences of President Obama and Taylor Swift: Let the heckler show you what to do. In a two-week period when Rep. MORE
I did enjoy reading 'Tips From the Masters' and 'Flashpoints' from Mark Sanborn, Joe Heckler, Patricia Fripp, Darren LaCroix, and many, many others. Yesterday, I reviewed several books I've read this year in my Win Anyway Blog. Two of those books, The Art of Doing and You are a Badass , had some good lessons for speakers, but were still motivational in nature enough that I included them in that batch of reviews. MORE
Most hecklers are made, not born. If people don’t feel listened to they will turn into hecklers. So the critical step to avoid making hecklers out of people in your audience is to listen. At the Presentation Camp in LA last year I facilitated a session on handling a heckler. This is the first prerequisite to successfully handling a heckler with dignity. Let the heckler have their say. Reflect back to the heckler what they said. MORE
On today’s episode Jane talks with Lou Heckler about best practices in delivering an epic keynote. The post [Podcast] Best Practices in Delivering an Epic Keynote with Lou Heckler appeared first on Jane Atkinson. On today’s episode Jane talks with Lou Heckler about best practices in delivering an epic keynote. The Wealthy Speaker Podcast best practices in delivering epic keynote Epic Keynote Lou Heckler MORE
Heckler: One who tries to embarrass, harass, and/or annoy someone speaking or performing in public with gibes, questions and objections. From the movie, "Heckler") "A heckler is someone who wants to get in on the action." ~ Mike White, writer, producer, actor "A dog will attack you if it doesn't feel like you're confident; a horse will throw you if it feels you're not in control. Kennedy even sat down with a couple of his hecklers. I was a heckler. ~ MORE
Here are a couple of articles about dealing with difficult audiences or hecklers: Heckle Schmeckle When audience members attack. I've spoken to several clients this week about their concerns with thinking on their feet. This is the wild frontier of public speaking, the great unknown: "What if they put me on the spot and I don't know how to respond?" There are the hostile or upset audience members who don't know how to communicate their discomfort in a healthy way. MORE
Fun and Useful Tools Document stand for your speaker notes To keep your audience engaged and stimulated, bring toys , toys , and more toys (I also like to give my tiny "No Hecklers" buttons to audience members.) Use this hand pointer to poke some fun at the audience Carry your speaking gear in a "No Hecklers" tote bag ! Once again, Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes has posted an excellent list of gifts for speakers. And once again, I will follow suit with my own list. MORE
Hecklers. Ask the offending party directly to ask questions later, or take the conversations outside, or, in the case of a relentless heckler, to outright leave. Distractions Audience Focus Audience Control Interruptions Hecklers Control the Stage Cel Phones"Can I call you back Chief? I'm at a KAOS speaker's convention." Over the last 10 years, the possible distractions for speakers have increased in ways we never imagined. MORE
You could be faced with hecklers, disruptive and loud people, loud snoring sleepers, etc. Unless you are a comic who is very good at mild insult humor, you SHOULD NOT use heckler lines like: Hey, buddy. When you suspect you may have a problem because of a long cocktail hour, let the meeting planner know in advance that he or she should be prepared to tell the heckler that there is a phone call waiting. MORE
As soon as you realize that speaking isn't just broadcasting with your voice and a microphone, you begin to consider engaging with audiences, from making them think and getting feedback from them to handling hecklers and simple questions. Getting really off-track with a heckler? Handling the heckler looks at some high-profile examples, but brings the advice down to earth for your next speech. MORE
Keynotes Public Speaking Speechwriting Glenna Salsbury Ken Dychtwald Kyle Maynard Lou Heckler National Speakers Association Nido QubeinI’ve just spent four intense days attending my 7th National Speakers Association (NSA) convention, held July 30 – August 2nd in Anaheim, California. Over 1,500 attendees heard from some of the world’s top world’s professional speakers in an event themed Influence ‘11. MORE
A heckler is in the audience; the overhead projector breaks; the allotted speech time runs out – these are just some of the panic-producing crises, interruptions, or distractions easily dealt with in this first-aid guide for business speakers. What to Say When.You’re Dying on the Platform: A Complete Resource for Speakers, Trainers, and Executives. by Lily Walters. MORE
Hecklers will be at a minimum and will be swiftly thrown out if they cause a disturbance. In my previous posts regarding Tiger Woods , I discussed how his NOT talking was hurting him. He was being quiet while the rest of the world was talking - and what the rest of the world was talking about was not good. Sadly, Tiger's representatives were adhering to the old-school philosophy of public relations: that they can control the message. MORE
You could be faced with hecklers, disruptive and loud people, loud snoring sleepers, etc. Unless you are a comic who is very good at mild insult humor, you SHOULD NOT use heckler lines like: "Hey, buddy. When you suspect you may have a problem because of a long cocktail hour, let the meeting planner know in advance that he or she should be prepared to tell the heckler that there is a phone call waiting. MORE
Uncategorized heckler public speaking training MORE
Heckler: One who tries to embarrass, harass, and/or annoy someone speaking or performing in public with gibes, questions and objections. From the movie, "Heckler") "A heckler is someone who wants to get in on the action." ~ Mike White, writer, producer, actor "A dog will attack you if it doesn't feel like you're confident; a horse will throw you if it feels you're not in control. Kennedy even sat down with a couple of his hecklers. I was a heckler. ~ MORE
How to handle hecklers and other audience problems. Add to Your Speaking Revenue. as a Professional Emcee. with Mark Standriff. Are you looking for additional sources of income in these difficult financial times? Have you ever considered being an emcee? Marketing yourself as a master of ceremonies not only provides value-added opportunities for potential clients, but also gives you access to high-profile events for which you might never be considered as a main speaker. MORE
Here are a couple of resources for dealing with true hecklers and tough audiences: Heckle Schmeckle Tough Topics, Tough Audiences Dealing With Hecklers (a compilation of suggestions from subscribers to SpeakerNetNews.com). Do you ever feel like an audience member is attacking you when they ask challenging questions during your presentation? MORE
The Meet the Candidate meetings were nerve-wracking, sometimes fractious and I got more than my share of hecklers. In 2001, I was a candidate for the Green Party in New Zealand. I spent a ton of time preparing for the “Meet the Candidate” meetings. But I didn’t spend most of my time on planning my presentation. I spent most of my time preparing for the Q&A. MORE
From hecklers, to equipment failures, to tough crowds. As research for the book, I’ve been collecting stories of things going wrong. Today I’ve heard one of the best stories of things going wrong. It’s a great story of what he calls a hell gig. MORE
Unlike a true heckler , the person dominating Q&A is not trying to put you down or make you look bad. Like a heckler, however, this person does want a lot of personal attention which, as the presenter, you cannot give at the expense of other audience members. And for more on dealing with hecklers, go here: Heckle Schmeckle Hecklers, the original backchannel Dealing with hecklers download. MORE
You could be faced with hecklers, disruptive and loud people, loud snoring sleepers, etc. Unless you are a comic who is very good at mild insult humor, you SHOULD NOT use heckler lines like: Hey, buddy. When you suspect you may have a problem because of a long cocktail hour, let the meeting planner know in advance that he or she should be prepared to tell the heckler that there is a phone call waiting. MORE
business presentations handle questions heckler insult Steve Jobs handled this insult and tough question well. Notice the long pause to think and demonstrate that he takes the question seriously. It would have been ineffective to answer quickly with a glib response. After he stated that the person was right, Jobs then talked about his approach that might be different from the standard. MORE
How to handle a heckler. Last week I wrote about the challenge of the third era of presenting: the era of the audience. Kristin Arnold has written a provocative and intensely practical book Boring to Bravo on how to meet that challenge by encouraging audience participation. The philosophy of the book is summed up by this quote from Amanda Gore in the book: When I say, “Use audience interaction,” I don’t mean that you should ask a question and have them call out. You must go further. MORE
It''s part of our preparation to know what we would do if we lost our place, the computer shut down, or a heckler challenged us. Most speakers, no matter how experienced, still have the tiny thought in the back of their head: "What if something goes wrong?" But most of us don''t have to worry about wardrobe malfunctions, like this dancer performing with Ricky Martin on Ellen. Look for the one wearing the crop top with spaghetti straps. MORE
Unlike a true heckler , the person dominating Q&A is not trying to put you down or make you look bad. Like a heckler, however, this person does want a lot of personal attention which, as the presenter, you cannot give at the expense of other audience members. And for more on dealing with hecklers, go here: Heckle Schmeckle Hecklers, the original backchannel Dealing with hecklers download MORE
Fire alarms, cell phones,technology failures, hecklers, etc. One of the greatest moments at this year’s Oscars was when Jennifer Lawrence, who won for “Silver Linings Playbook,” fell up the stairs on the way to her acceptance speech. During the subsequent standing ovation, she said “you guys are only. standing up because I fell and you feel bad. That was embarrassing!” ” This girl is real. She doesn’t take herself too seriously. MORE
Heckler Related Topics Speaking about Presenting
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Most hecklers are made, not born. If people don’t feel listened to they will turn into hecklers. So the critical step to avoid making hecklers out of people in your audience is to listen. At the Presentation Camp in LA last year I facilitated a session on handling a heckler. This is the first prerequisite to successfully handling a heckler with dignity. Let the heckler have their say. Reflect back to the heckler what they said.
TJ Walker Interactive
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
Uncategorized heckler public speaking training
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Speak Schmeak
DECEMBER 23, 2009
Heckler: One who tries to embarrass, harass, and/or annoy someone speaking or performing in public with gibes, questions and objections. From the movie, "Heckler") "A heckler is someone who wants to get in on the action." ~ Mike White, writer, producer, actor "A dog will attack you if it doesn't feel like you're confident; a horse will throw you if it feels you're not in control. Kennedy even sat down with a couple of his hecklers. I was a heckler. ~
Speaker Launcher
DECEMBER 2, 2015
On today’s episode Jane talks with Lou Heckler about best practices in delivering an epic keynote. The post [Podcast] Best Practices in Delivering an Epic Keynote with Lou Heckler appeared first on Jane Atkinson. On today’s episode Jane talks with Lou Heckler about best practices in delivering an epic keynote. The Wealthy Speaker Podcast best practices in delivering epic keynote Epic Keynote Lou Heckler
Max Atkinson
MARCH 16, 2019
Here he demonstrates how to deal with a heckler when making a speech at a rally during the 1966 general election campaign - which he won by greatly increasing the tiny majority he'd won in 1964 One of the greatest achievements of Labour prime minister Harold Wilson was to keep the UK out of getting involved in the Vietnam war.
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Both of these misogynistic hecklers did their work in the first few minutes of a powerful woman's talk, seeking to undermine her status and remind her of her more traditional duties as housekeeper or sex object, or both. The Guardian shares what happened next in Schumer's comedy set: In a video she posted online, the Trainwreck writer is seen to stop the show to call out the heckler. “OK, There's so much to like and learn from this deft handling of a heckler.
Speak Schmeak
DECEMBER 23, 2009
Heckler: One who tries to embarrass, harass, and/or annoy someone speaking or performing in public with gibes, questions and objections. From the movie, "Heckler") "A heckler is someone who wants to get in on the action." ~ Mike White, writer, producer, actor "A dog will attack you if it doesn't feel like you're confident; a horse will throw you if it feels you're not in control. Kennedy even sat down with a couple of his hecklers. I was a heckler. ~
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
Hecklers are everywhere these days it seems!" Heckling can happen in all sorts of speaker settings and it's good to think through how you'll respond, so you can seize and defuse the heckler's main weapon: surprise. And while you're unlikely to experience the kinds of high-visibility heckling seen in recent days, there are still lessons to learn from the experiences of President Obama and Taylor Swift: Let the heckler show you what to do. In a two-week period when Rep.
Speaker Launcher
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Most Recent Post Presentation Skills Speaker Marketing Speaking Business Strategy Dave Lieber Epic Keynote Lou Heckler speaking strategiesI’ve been talking about it for years – your presentation being your #1 form of marketing. If every speech is leading to more business (there will be some exceptions), then the strategy of ‘be awesome’ marketing is at work.
Executive Speech Coach
AUGUST 23, 2014
business presentations handle questions heckler insult Steve Jobs handled this insult and tough question well. Notice the long pause to think and demonstrate that he takes the question seriously. It would have been ineffective to answer quickly with a glib response. After he stated that the person was right, Jobs then talked about his approach that might be different from the standard.
Speak and Deliver
FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Hecklers. Ask the offending party directly to ask questions later, or take the conversations outside, or, in the case of a relentless heckler, to outright leave. Distractions Audience Focus Audience Control Interruptions Hecklers Control the Stage Cel Phones"Can I call you back Chief? I'm at a KAOS speaker's convention." Over the last 10 years, the possible distractions for speakers have increased in ways we never imagined.
Speak Schmeak
JULY 8, 2010
Unlike a true heckler , the person dominating Q&A is not trying to put you down or make you look bad. Like a heckler, however, this person does want a lot of personal attention which, as the presenter, you cannot give at the expense of other audience members. And for more on dealing with hecklers, go here: Heckle Schmeckle Hecklers, the original backchannel Dealing with hecklers download
Speak Schmeak
JULY 8, 2010
Unlike a true heckler , the person dominating Q&A is not trying to put you down or make you look bad. Like a heckler, however, this person does want a lot of personal attention which, as the presenter, you cannot give at the expense of other audience members. And for more on dealing with hecklers, go here: Heckle Schmeckle Hecklers, the original backchannel Dealing with hecklers download.
Speaking about Presenting
MARCH 13, 2018
The Meet the Candidate meetings were nerve-wracking, sometimes fractious and I got more than my share of hecklers. In 2001, I was a candidate for the Green Party in New Zealand. I spent a ton of time preparing for the “Meet the Candidate” meetings. But I didn’t spend most of my time on planning my presentation. I spent most of my time preparing for the Q&A.
Pivotal Public Speaking
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
A heckler is in the audience; the overhead projector breaks; the allotted speech time runs out – these are just some of the panic-producing crises, interruptions, or distractions easily dealt with in this first-aid guide for business speakers. What to Say When.You’re Dying on the Platform: A Complete Resource for Speakers, Trainers, and Executives. by Lily Walters.
Pivotal Public Speaking
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
A heckler is in the audience; the overhead projector breaks; the allotted speech time runs out – these are just some of the panic-producing crises, interruptions, or distractions easily dealt with in this first-aid guide for business speakers. What to Say When.You’re Dying on the Platform: A Complete Resource for Speakers, Trainers, and Executives. by Lily Walters.
Speak Schmeak
DECEMBER 3, 2008
Carry your speaking gear in a "No Hecklers" tote bag ! And these items aren't just for the pros; I give the " No Hecklers " mini-buttons out to clients and audience members. Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes posted an excellent list of Christmas gifts for speakers. Make sure to check it out for gift ideas for your favorite speaker -- or for yourself! I thought I'd piggyback on his post to add some of my favorite tools that I've mentioned in the past.
Humor Power
MARCH 13, 2014
A speaker said that a coach gave him three tips for dealing with a heckler and then charged him $40. And the secret to handling hecklers : Pay them $40. (A Using the $40 to pay the heckler for his silence.). We were told that to handle hecklers: Comment on what they are wearing. Last weekend I had a heckler: He was naked. Here is another look at an Observational Humor monologue presented at the end of a meeting.
Presentation Zen
AUGUST 12, 2014
At first the audience was stunned but then broke into uproarious laughter once they realized that the "heckler" was Robin Williams. At the 2008 TED Conference held in California, the BBC''s "The World Debate" set up a panel discussion to be broadcast worldwide from the TED stage. When they went live with the show there appeared to be a major technical problem followed by several moments of dead air.
Speak Schmeak
OCTOBER 4, 2013
It''s part of our preparation to know what we would do if we lost our place, the computer shut down, or a heckler challenged us. Most speakers, no matter how experienced, still have the tiny thought in the back of their head: "What if something goes wrong?" But most of us don''t have to worry about wardrobe malfunctions, like this dancer performing with Ricky Martin on Ellen. Look for the one wearing the crop top with spaghetti straps.
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 6, 2013
Fire alarms, cell phones,technology failures, hecklers, etc. One of the greatest moments at this year’s Oscars was when Jennifer Lawrence, who won for “Silver Linings Playbook,” fell up the stairs on the way to her acceptance speech. During the subsequent standing ovation, she said “you guys are only. standing up because I fell and you feel bad. That was embarrassing!” ” This girl is real. She doesn’t take herself too seriously.
The Eloquent Woman
JUNE 10, 2013
Heckle this: Michelle Obama confronted a heckler--and won the exchange. Here''s my take on five things you can learn about handling hecklers when you speak. Readers who follow The Eloquent Woman on Facebook are already used to seeing the "extras" I share there: links to good reads, resources and ideas from other sources, in addition to posts from the blog. I''m summarizing that extra content and putting it here on the blog, so all readers can benefit.
Speaking about Presenting
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
Handle questions and hecklers authoritatively. Sally Hogshead has written Fascinate – a book exploring the seven triggers that fascinate people. In this post, I explore how the triggers can be used when you’re presenting. These triggers have tremendous power and executed skilfully will compel your audience to listen to you. But execute in a hamfisted way, and not only will your presentation fail you may also piss off your audience. OK, you’re thinking sex.
Speaking about Presenting
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
Handle questions and hecklers authoritatively. Sally Hogshead has written Fascinate – a book exploring the seven triggers that fascinate people. In this post, I explore how the triggers can be used when you’re presenting. These triggers have tremendous power and executed skilfully will compel your audience to listen to you. But execute in a hamfisted way, and not only will your presentation fail you may also piss off your audience. OK, you’re thinking sex.
Dahle Communication
MARCH 23, 2010
Hecklers will be at a minimum and will be swiftly thrown out if they cause a disturbance. In my previous posts regarding Tiger Woods , I discussed how his NOT talking was hurting him. He was being quiet while the rest of the world was talking - and what the rest of the world was talking about was not good. Sadly, Tiger's representatives were adhering to the old-school philosophy of public relations: that they can control the message.
The Eloquent Woman
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Famous Speech Friday shared Amy Schumer's recent remarks that shut down a heckler who said, "Show us your t**s." If you want to keep up with my wide-ranging reading list about women and speaking in real time, follow The Eloquent Woman on Facebook where these links are posted all week long--or just head here on Mondays, where I summarize them all for you.
Speak Schmeak
JULY 2, 2008
Here are a couple of resources for dealing with true hecklers and tough audiences: Heckle Schmeckle Tough Topics, Tough Audiences Dealing With Hecklers (a compilation of suggestions from subscribers to SpeakerNetNews.com). Do you ever feel like an audience member is attacking you when they ask challenging questions during your presentation?
Speaker Launcher
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
There weren’t 6000 people as he imagined – just a few folks in the mall and a couple of hecklers from New York Fries. The path to a successful speaking business isn’t always the same for everyone. Let’s use Scott Stratten as an example. Scott was 12 years old when he realized he wanted to become a professional speaker. It came after watching a Les Brown motivational talk on PBS. After seeing that special and realizing you can get […].
Speaking about Presenting
AUGUST 17, 2010
How to handle a heckler. Last week I wrote about the challenge of the third era of presenting: the era of the audience. Kristin Arnold has written a provocative and intensely practical book Boring to Bravo on how to meet that challenge by encouraging audience participation. The philosophy of the book is summed up by this quote from Amanda Gore in the book: When I say, “Use audience interaction,” I don’t mean that you should ask a question and have them call out. You must go further.
Speak Schmeak
MARCH 7, 2013
Here are a couple of articles about dealing with difficult audiences or hecklers: Heckle Schmeckle When audience members attack. I've spoken to several clients this week about their concerns with thinking on their feet. This is the wild frontier of public speaking, the great unknown: "What if they put me on the spot and I don't know how to respond?" There are the hostile or upset audience members who don't know how to communicate their discomfort in a healthy way.
Great Public Speaking
FEBRUARY 21, 2011
You could be faced with hecklers, disruptive and loud people, loud snoring sleepers, etc. Unless you are a comic who is very good at mild insult humor, you SHOULD NOT use heckler lines like: Hey, buddy. When you suspect you may have a problem because of a long cocktail hour, let the meeting planner know in advance that he or she should be prepared to tell the heckler that there is a phone call waiting.
Speak Schmeak
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Fun and Useful Tools Document stand for your speaker notes To keep your audience engaged and stimulated, bring toys , toys , and more toys (I also like to give my tiny "No Hecklers" buttons to audience members.) Use this hand pointer to poke some fun at the audience Carry your speaking gear in a "No Hecklers" tote bag ! Once again, Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes has posted an excellent list of gifts for speakers. And once again, I will follow suit with my own list.
Max Atkinson
MAY 19, 2009
In this gem, Betty Boothroyd interrupts the then prime minister, John Major, to put a heckler firmly in his place. Mr Speaker Martin’s stumbling performance as he read his statement out to the House of Commons yesterday prompted me to dig through some clips of a previous Speaker in action. Admittedly, she wasn’t reading a pre-prepared script, but the clarity and decisiveness of her intervention are nice reminders of what a very fine Speaker she was: Tags: speaker boothroyd
Great Public Speaking
MARCH 21, 2011
You could be faced with hecklers, disruptive and loud people, loud snoring sleepers, etc. Unless you are a comic who is very good at mild insult humor, you SHOULD NOT use heckler lines like: "Hey, buddy. When you suspect you may have a problem because of a long cocktail hour, let the meeting planner know in advance that he or she should be prepared to tell the heckler that there is a phone call waiting.
Great Public Speaking
AUGUST 18, 2010
You could be faced with hecklers, disruptive and loud people, loud snoring sleepers, etc. Unless you are a comic who is very good at mild insult humor, you SHOULD NOT use heckler lines like: Hey, buddy. When you suspect you may have a problem because of a long cocktail hour, let the meeting planner know in advance that he or she should be prepared to tell the heckler that there is a phone call waiting.
Speak Schmeak
FEBRUARY 28, 2008
I'm not asking if you know how to deal with hecklers or troublemakers in the audience. Last year I attended a conference where one of the speakers was Arianna Huffington. I posted about her comment that she doesn't believe in developing a thick skin, because a thick skin keeps out the good as well as the bad. Rather, she believes in letting things "in and out quickly" - acknowledging criticism but not dwelling on it.
The Eloquent Woman
JUNE 13, 2011
As soon as you realize that speaking isn't just broadcasting with your voice and a microphone, you begin to consider engaging with audiences, from making them think and getting feedback from them to handling hecklers and simple questions. Getting really off-track with a heckler? Handling the heckler looks at some high-profile examples, but brings the advice down to earth for your next speech.
Kuhnke Communication
JULY 12, 2011
The Hecklers: Ignore them and continue as you planned. This usually works because hecklers want to remain anonymous. You’ve prepared, you’ve practiced, and you’re rearing to go. Pumped with adrenaline and ready to take on all challengers, you walk into the arena where you’re met with an angry,hostile, resentful audience. Whether you’re speaking to an assembly of 1 or 1,000 managing your listener’s negativity is paramount if you’re to communicate successfully.
Speak and Deliver
APRIL 18, 2016
I did enjoy reading 'Tips From the Masters' and 'Flashpoints' from Mark Sanborn, Joe Heckler, Patricia Fripp, Darren LaCroix, and many, many others. Yesterday, I reviewed several books I've read this year in my Win Anyway Blog. Two of those books, The Art of Doing and You are a Badass , had some good lessons for speakers, but were still motivational in nature enough that I included them in that batch of reviews.
Speaker Confessions
JUNE 4, 2009
From hecklers, to equipment failures, to tough crowds. As research for the book, I’ve been collecting stories of things going wrong. Today I’ve heard one of the best stories of things going wrong. It’s a great story of what he calls a hell gig.
Speak Schmeak
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Fun and Useful Tools Document stand for your speaker notes To keep your audience engaged and stimulated, bring toys , toys , and more toys (I also like to give my tiny "No Hecklers" buttons to audience members.) Use this hand pointer to poke some fun at the audience Carry your speaking gear in a "No Hecklers" tote bag ! Download audio here. Once again, Andrew Dlugan at Six Minutes has posted an excellent list of gifts for speakers.
Pivotal Public Speaking
JANUARY 30, 2010
How to handle hecklers and other audience problems. Add to Your Speaking Revenue. as a Professional Emcee. with Mark Standriff. Are you looking for additional sources of income in these difficult financial times? Have you ever considered being an emcee? Marketing yourself as a master of ceremonies not only provides value-added opportunities for potential clients, but also gives you access to high-profile events for which you might never be considered as a main speaker.
Speak Schmeak
OCTOBER 15, 2007
As I've mentioned before about speaking in the " real world ," the way I've improved over time is by facing audiences who may or may not want to be there, handling technical difficulties, projecting my voice over whispering teenagers and clanking plates, crafting a presentation that meets the particular needs of a particular audience, answering uncomfortable questions, dealing with hecklers, and managing other factors that tend not to be present in a controlled environment like a competition.
47 
Let's personalize your content