Almost every speaker will experience a heckler at some stage of their career. Whether you are a newbie speaker or a professional speaker, you will have a heckler in one of your presentations. Regardless of what your heckler has to say, it is important to continue with your presentation, stay on track and preserve the sanity of the group.

Here are some tips to help you deal with hecklers:

1. Preparation
2. Praise
3. Point of Agreement
4. Anticipate
5. and more

With hecklers, as with any unexpected event when presenting, preparation is key.