Conviction in speaking doesn’t always come from deep knowledge or preparation—it can be cultivated, regardless of the topic or situation. Many struggle to speak confidently when discussing unfamiliar or uninteresting topics, but the key to conviction lies in mindset and energy.
Conviction isn’t just about what you're saying but how much you believe in it. It’s the energy of importance you give to your words. You may easily connect to a personal story or familiar topic, but what about dry data at work? The secret to speaking with conviction in any context is to find meaning in what you're saying.
Even objective topics like data can carry emotion. Sharing excitement, disappointment, or curiosity gives life to otherwise bland facts. This emotional investment transforms forgettable, “safe” speeches into memorable ones.
The mindset behind conviction is simple: everything you talk about matters. Even the most uneventful day can be spun into a meaningful story if you approach it with the right energy. How you frame and feel about your own story is how your audience will perceive it.
Michael, a seasoned speaker at Ultraspeaking, embodies this idea—he already believes in the importance of what he’s about to say before he starts speaking. He doesn’t rely on audience reactions for validation; instead, he brings conviction because he chooses to believe his words matter.
Many people fall into the trap of waiting for validation from the audience before fully committing to their message. However, conviction comes from within—you must believe in what you're saying first, and then the audience will follow.
Conviction is a mindset. It takes time to develop, but once you decide that everything you say holds meaning, every speech or presentation can carry power. Start by bringing energy and importance to even the smallest details. Once you wire this habit into your approach, speaking with unshakable conviction becomes second nature.