Interruptions and distractions are going to happen and I've used them as a way to make points in my talk and to help others see how they can eloquently deal with them. It's important to be prepared for what might happen. I've had my 135 pound Bernese Mountain Dog jump up onto my lap and completely block my audience from seeing me. My audience laughed and I was able to exhibit how to eloquently handle it. And I don't think they'll forget my points on business best practices. Be prepared ahead of time by letting others know you will will not be available to them for the time you'll be speaking, shut down electronics (phone, tabs, sounds) and create a supportive environment are a few key components to minimize your chance of the uh-ohs.

Interruptions and distractions are most common either your event is online or offline and many a times, you can avoid these. We can only overcome these problem with below points- 1. Your subject knowledge should be solid. 2. First, you educate your audience and then engage them by keeping a two way interaction. 3. Keep your questions mostly objective type to increase more participation. 4. Last but not the least, for a virtual session keep your surrounding noise free and use solid color background.

Using my story-driven style, I handle distractions with composure, humour, and adaptability: 1. Acknowledge, Don’t Ignore – I use humour to keep energy high and maintain flow. 2. Leverage Storytelling – I turn interruptions into lessons on resilience and adaptability. 3. Maintain the Flow – I stay composed and transition smoothly. 4. Plan for Tech Glitches – I have backups ready and use humour to handle issues. 5. Stay Authentic – Embracing the unexpected keeps the audience engaged. A great speech is not about perfection, it is about connection and making every challenge part of the story.

Interruptions and distractions are part of any session.We need to be prepared in advance.Following things might help: 1.Set up your space: Choose a quiet and controlled environment to reduce distractions and unwanted noise. 2.Leverage technology: Get comfortable with mute and pause features to manage disruptions efficiently without losing focus. 3.Stay composed: If interruptions happen, handle them politely and smoothly redirect the conversation back to your topic.