"Bob, great job on being here! I'm asking you this question, but really, I am speaking to the entire audience: Have you ever committed to not eating something, and the veeeeeeery next day, found yourself eating it? If that has happened to you ,or happened to you just beforeyou walked in here (smiling and nodding your head), say, 'You caught me! C'mon! Everybody! Say, 'You caught me!' "That reminds me of a story ..." EXPECT ANSWERS Never, ever let the audience give a weak answer to your questions. Their lack of energy will zap you of yours and it becomes a vicious cycle that leads to a bad experience for them and you. As a speaker, you feed off their energy!!! Demand that they be energetic by getting their involvement. You and the audience will be glad you did this. Answers can be verbal (i.e., yes, aye, amen) or non- verbal (i.e. raised hands, head nods or shakes.) Remember, you are not standing in front of them to put on a dog and pony show. You are there to make a difference in their lives. To help them begin the process of transforming who they are and the life they live. This is serious business. Take the responsibility seriously and emotionally (i.e. passionately). Your passion (and inevitable energy) will be palpable and transformative for them. Make it yours! CALL TO ACTION Challenge them to implement what you have shared. Cast a vision by asking what their life would be like. If they iplemented what you have shared with them. Give them 2-3 practical things that they could start doing now --- today --- to begin their transformation. Remind them that it is the small challenges over time that have the biggest impact.
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