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S2 EP41 Speaking with Confidence: How Great Speakers read the room
EPISODE SUMMARY
How Great Speakers Read the Room
Speak With Confidence – Part 3
One of the biggest misconceptions about public speaking is that confidence comes from sticking perfectly to a script.
In reality, confidence comes from presence.
In Episode 3 of the Speak With Confidence series, Madiama Mbaye breaks down one of the most practical and transformational skills in public speaking: reading the room while you speak.
Great speakers don’t panic when energy shifts.
They don’t rush when silence appears.
They don’t freeze when a moment doesn’t land.
They observe, adjust, and lead.
This episode goes beyond theory and into real-life application, offering concrete examples and simple tools you can use immediately — whether you’re speaking on stage, in a meeting, in a classroom, or in everyday conversations.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- What “reading the room” really means (and what it doesn’t)
- Why shifts in energy are feedback, not failure
- The three main audience states: engaged, confused, and disengaged
- How to recognize body language and facial cues in real time
- What to do when people look confused, tired, or disconnected
- How to recover when a joke or key moment doesn’t land
- Why slowing down often increases confidence and authority
- Simple tools to stay connected without losing your flow
Practical Examples Covered:
- Blank faces and how to respond calmly
- Energy dropping halfway through a talk
- Silence after a joke or important point
- When to pause, clarify, or shift tone
- How great speakers reset the room with small adjustments
Key Takeaway:
Great speakers don’t control the room — they connect with it.
Reading the room turns uncertainty into confidence because you’re responding to what’s real, not guessing.
What’s Coming Next:
In Episode 4, we bring everything together and focus on owning your voice — how to speak with confidence even when fear is present, and how to use your voice as a tool for leadership and impact.
Invitation:
If this series is helping you, imagine what guided practice, feedback, and structure could do.
The Mentium Global Public Speaking Course is coming soon — a step-by-step program to help you speak with confidence, clarity, and impact.
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