What To Do When Somebody's Phone Rings in the Audience While You're Speaking

Interruptions are an opportunity for play and relationship

A veteran speaking tip

I wanted to share a secret about public speaking that will save you a lot of stress and help you to engage with your audience. But the same principle applies to any kind of conversation, relationship, presentation, or meeting.

Here’s the secret.

Whatever arises—go with it.

I learned this the hard way. Over the years phones have becom…