162: How to Handle Being Uninvited as a Speaker

Take the Stage - for Speakers, by Speakers

Oct 16 2023 • 12 mins

Have you ever felt hurt or disappointed when you weren’t invited to speak at an event or after being uninvited by an event planner? Listen as I share stories of being excluded from speaking engagements and the impact it had on me. Hear my best advice on how to handle either scenario, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and self-reflection. Gain a clear understanding that being uninvited can sometimes be a form of divine redirection.  As Christian speakers, we can have faith that God's protection and guiding hand is in all the engagements, even those we don’t receive.

In this episode, you will:

  1. Learn how to handle being uninvited as a speaker
  2. Discover the reasons behind being uninvited
  3. Understand the importance of clear communication
  4. Learn how to handle rejection gracefully
  5. Find encouragement and support

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Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely by Lysa TerKeurst


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