A soliloquy is a speech delivered by a character in a play or other literary work, who is alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts and feelings to the audience.

Hmm … isn’t that pretty much a speaker’s job description?

A famous example is Hamlet’s ‘To be, or not to be…’ soliloquy, where he contemplates life and death. This allows the audience an intimate glimpse into Hamlet’s internal struggles.

If you’re sharing your four principles of successful sales, that’s not a soliloquy, but a personal story delivered as a soliloquy can help you connect deeply with your audience. Share a powerful, introspective moment that resonates emotionally and you’ll own the room.