Here's how you can conquer the fear of rejection in Public Speaking after a layoff.

Conquering the fear of rejection in public speaking after a layoff involves adopting a growth mindset, which focuses on learning and resilience rather than the fear of failure. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and improvement rather than setbacks. For example, after a layoff, you might attend workshops or join public speaking groups to enhance your skills and confidence. By seeking constructive feedback and persistently practicing, you can gradually overcome the fear of rejection and become more resilient in facing new speaking engagements. This approach fosters continuous improvement and builds confidence over time.

I support this point. If you know your rule especially the one that embodies a positive mindset, it can empower you to overcome any worrying when speaking in public then. By knowing and adopting your positive rule in public speaking entails maintaining a positive outlook that enables you to engage confidently with your audience. For example if your rule is saying "I am skilled enough, I can make it," then you are bound to do successfully.

Sure. I know many of us feel personally hurt and offended when we are rejected by the audience. But what we have to keep in our mindsets is that the more we can be rejected, the more we will be empowered to deal with the audience in the future. I say this because we can use it as an opportunity to learn and understand others' perceptions of us and be prepared to deal with them better in the future. That is to say, we use it to discover our weaknesses and turn those weaknesses into strengths to do better in the future.

Just one golden rule applies to situation where there is a gap/ layoff:- Do your research / preparation before you speak and be always relevant to the time and space. Research will boost confidence too.

Responding to Rejection as an Opportunity I know many of us feel personally hurt and offended when we are rejected by the audience. But what we have to keep in our mindsets is that the more we can be rejected, the more we will be empowered to deal with the audience in the future. I say this because we can use it as an opportunity to learn and understand others' perceptions of us and be prepared to deal with them better in the future. That is to say, we use it to discover our weaknesses and turn those weaknesses into strengths to do better in the future.