August 26, 2025 • 5 mins
Episode Description:. Discover practical strategies to build resilience and bounce back from rejection in public speaking and beyond. This empowering episode equips you with tools to transform setbacks into stepping stones for growth, boost your self-confidence, and thrive in any situation.
Key Takeaways:.
- Identify the underlying causes of rejection and turn them into opportunities for improvement.
- Develop a mindset that embraces failure as a necessary part of success.
- Learn techniques to reframe rejection and maintain a positive outlook during challenging times.
Target Audience:. Aspiring and seasoned public speakers, entrepreneurs, professionals seeking personal growth, anyone looking to conquer fear of rejection and foster resilience in their lives.
Episode Tags:. Public Speaking, Resilience, Rejection, Mindset, Growth, Confidence
Podcast Category:. Self-Improvement Personal Development
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This podcast is created with the help of advanced AI to deliver thoughtful affirmations and positive messages just for you.
Key Takeaways:.
- Identify the underlying causes of rejection and turn them into opportunities for improvement.
- Develop a mindset that embraces failure as a necessary part of success.
- Learn techniques to reframe rejection and maintain a positive outlook during challenging times.
Target Audience:. Aspiring and seasoned public speakers, entrepreneurs, professionals seeking personal growth, anyone looking to conquer fear of rejection and foster resilience in their lives.
Episode Tags:. Public Speaking, Resilience, Rejection, Mindset, Growth, Confidence
Podcast Category:. Self-Improvement Personal Development
nnSocials:. Join the movement at https://x.com/NovosPositivity (@NovosPositivity) on Twitter for daily doses of positivity, motivation, and inspiration.nnSubscribe to Confidence on Command:. Public Speaking Edition, and Share the podcast with your friends, and bring more mindfulness, energy, and positivity into your life every day.
This podcast is created with the help of advanced AI to deliver thoughtful affirmations and positive messages just for you.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone, Leo Weston here and welcome back to Confidence
on Command Public Speaking Edition. Ever felt that sinking feeling
after a presentation, You know when you poured your heart
and soul into it, only to get crickets or worse,
those polite but thinly veiled thank yous that scream please
(00:22):
don't speak again. Rejection in public speaking can be brutal.
It can shake your confidence, make you question everything, and
even leave you wanting to crawl under a rock and
maybe stay there for a while. But here's the truth bomb.
Rejection is inevitable. Every single successful speaker has faced it,
(00:43):
from Oprah to Elon Musk to that super cool friend
who always seems to rock every presentation. So how do
we handle it? How do we build resilience and keep
coming back for more. That's what we're diving into today.
Buckle up because this is going to be good. Firstly,
understand that rejection isn't personal. It rarely is. Most of
(01:08):
the time, it's about context, timing, or just playing bad luck.
Maybe the audience was distracted, maybe they didn't click with
your topic, Maybe you had a tech glitch. Anything can happen.
Don't let those whispers in your head convince you that
you're not good enough, because chances are that voice is
(01:29):
just trying to sabotage you. Second, learn from every experience,
even the tough ones. Think of each presentation as a
learning opportunity, like a trial run for something bigger and better.
Analyze what worked, what didn't, and why Maybe your pacing
was off or your opening could have been stronger. Take notes,
(01:52):
refine your approach, and keep experimenting. Remember, every successful speaker
is the result of countless failed attempts. They just kept
learning and growing. Third, cultivate a growth mindset. Embrace challenges
as opportunities for improvement instead of viewing them as setbacks.
(02:13):
When things don't go perfectly, ask yourself, what can I
learn from this? Instead of dwelling on negativity, channel your
energy into finding solutions and becoming even stronger. This kind
of resilience is invaluable, not just in public speaking, but
in every aspect of life. Next up, practice, practice, practice.
(02:38):
The more you put yourself out there, the more comfortable
you'll become with handling rejection. Start small, Join a toastmasters club,
give presentations at work, volunteer to speak at community events.
Every opportunity is a chance to build your confidence and
develop those essential public speaking skills. Finally, remember to celebrate
(03:02):
your wins. Every successful presentation, every positive response, every step
forward deserves to be acknowledged. Don't just focus on the rejections.
Highlight the successes, big and small. This will help you
stay motivated, keep pushing boundaries, and ultimately build that unshakable
(03:23):
confidence that everyone admires. So let me tell you a
story about Sarah. Now, Sarah was amazing at her job,
but public speaking that was her kryptonite. Presentations made her
knees weak, her palms sweat like crazy, and her mind
would go blank faster than you can say ugh um. Well,
(03:45):
then one day Sarah had to give a big presentation
to the entire company. She felt that familiar wave of panic,
but this time she decided to be different. She took
those five key takeaways I just shared practice like crazy
and focused on learning from every experience. The result, Sarah
(04:08):
rocked that presentation. She was confident, engaging, and even received
a standing ovation. It wasn't easy, but Sarah learned the
power of resilience and turned her fear into fuel. And remember,
this is your journey too. Embrace the challenges, celebrate the
(04:28):
winds and keep pushing yourself outside your comfort zone. You
got this, don't forget to share your own public speaking
experiences with me, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
We're all in this together. Head over to our social
media pages, leave a review, or even record a quick
voice note sharing your thoughts. Let's keep this conversation going
(04:53):
and build a community of confident communicators together. Until next time,
stay off and keep slaying those presentations. This podcast is
created with the help of advanced AI to deliver thoughtful
(05:13):
affirmations and positive messages just for you.
Hey everyone, Leo Weston here and welcome back to Confidence
on Command Public Speaking Edition. Ever felt that sinking feeling
after a presentation, You know when you poured your heart
and soul into it, only to get crickets or worse,
those polite but thinly veiled thank yous that scream please
(00:22):
don't speak again. Rejection in public speaking can be brutal.
It can shake your confidence, make you question everything, and
even leave you wanting to crawl under a rock and
maybe stay there for a while. But here's the truth bomb.
Rejection is inevitable. Every single successful speaker has faced it,
(00:43):
from Oprah to Elon Musk to that super cool friend
who always seems to rock every presentation. So how do
we handle it? How do we build resilience and keep
coming back for more. That's what we're diving into today.
Buckle up because this is going to be good. Firstly,
understand that rejection isn't personal. It rarely is. Most of
(01:08):
the time, it's about context, timing, or just playing bad luck.
Maybe the audience was distracted, maybe they didn't click with
your topic, Maybe you had a tech glitch. Anything can happen.
Don't let those whispers in your head convince you that
you're not good enough, because chances are that voice is
(01:29):
just trying to sabotage you. Second, learn from every experience,
even the tough ones. Think of each presentation as a
learning opportunity, like a trial run for something bigger and better.
Analyze what worked, what didn't, and why Maybe your pacing
was off or your opening could have been stronger. Take notes,
(01:52):
refine your approach, and keep experimenting. Remember, every successful speaker
is the result of countless failed attempts. They just kept
learning and growing. Third, cultivate a growth mindset. Embrace challenges
as opportunities for improvement instead of viewing them as setbacks.
(02:13):
When things don't go perfectly, ask yourself, what can I
learn from this? Instead of dwelling on negativity, channel your
energy into finding solutions and becoming even stronger. This kind
of resilience is invaluable, not just in public speaking, but
in every aspect of life. Next up, practice, practice, practice.
(02:38):
The more you put yourself out there, the more comfortable
you'll become with handling rejection. Start small, Join a toastmasters club,
give presentations at work, volunteer to speak at community events.
Every opportunity is a chance to build your confidence and
develop those essential public speaking skills. Finally, remember to celebrate
(03:02):
your wins. Every successful presentation, every positive response, every step
forward deserves to be acknowledged. Don't just focus on the rejections.
Highlight the successes, big and small. This will help you
stay motivated, keep pushing boundaries, and ultimately build that unshakable
(03:23):
confidence that everyone admires. So let me tell you a
story about Sarah. Now, Sarah was amazing at her job,
but public speaking that was her kryptonite. Presentations made her
knees weak, her palms sweat like crazy, and her mind
would go blank faster than you can say ugh um. Well,
(03:45):
then one day Sarah had to give a big presentation
to the entire company. She felt that familiar wave of panic,
but this time she decided to be different. She took
those five key takeaways I just shared practice like crazy
and focused on learning from every experience. The result, Sarah
(04:08):
rocked that presentation. She was confident, engaging, and even received
a standing ovation. It wasn't easy, but Sarah learned the
power of resilience and turned her fear into fuel. And remember,
this is your journey too. Embrace the challenges, celebrate the
(04:28):
winds and keep pushing yourself outside your comfort zone. You
got this, don't forget to share your own public speaking
experiences with me, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
We're all in this together. Head over to our social
media pages, leave a review, or even record a quick
voice note sharing your thoughts. Let's keep this conversation going
(04:53):
and build a community of confident communicators together. Until next time,
stay off and keep slaying those presentations. This podcast is
created with the help of advanced AI to deliver thoughtful
(05:13):
affirmations and positive messages just for you.
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