Speaking 101: What to Include On Your Website
Speaking 101: How to Write a Professional Bio
So, tell me about yourself. We’ve all been asked this—and may have overshared, or maybe not dove deep enough— but how do you describe yourself in a professional setting?
A professional bio is essential for the world to get a full picture of who you are—these are found on event agendas, LinkedIn profiles, personal websites, and anywhere else you want people to know you.
Speaking 101: How to Take a Great Headshot
First impressions are meaningful. With the current landscape of virtual-first and distributed work, your headshot is often the world’s first impression of you, making them more important than ever.
So, headshots are a necessity, but knowing what makes a great headshot, and how to get one can be daunting. It doesn’t have to be, though. After working with thousands of thought leaders through our event and speaker management services, we’ve learned what makes a great headshot, great. We’re taking you step-by-step through the process of taking a downright impressive headshot — regardless of your tools.
Speaking 101: How to Speak at Every Type of Virtual Event
Over the past few months, almost every in-person event has made the switch to virtual—but not all virtual events are alike. We’ve seen three major virtual session types become popular: pre-recorded, live, and simulcast.
Each of these types of sessions requires different preparation and style, so we’re sharing our tips and tricks to help make sure you rock the virtual stage.
Speaking 101: cred’s Virtual Speaking Checklist
Back in March, at the start of this virtual event renaissance, we gave you the pro Tips to Be an Effective Virtual Speaker and followed up in June with the inside scoop on How to Lead an Engaging Session on the Virtual Stage.
Well, with seven months and hundreds of virtual events under our belt, we’ve compiled our lessons learned and best practices and are back with our most thorough guide yet: the Virtual Speaking Checklist.
Speaking 101: How to Harness the Power of Your Words
Sound expert Julian Treasure delivered a TEDTalk on “How to speak so that people want to listen” in 2014 viewed by 27.3 million people (and counting). He details how to harness the power of your words, speaking style, and vocal cords in the most effective way possible.
Whether you’re gearing up to speak at a virtual conference, getting on stage in a few months, or are just trying to make your next team Zoom meeting a little more engaging, keep Julian’s tips in mind to grab your audience’s attention. We’ve recapped key takeaways from Julian’s talk on what to avoid, what to remember when speaking, and actionable tips to ensure you’re bringing more power to your words.
Speaking 101: How to Lead an Engaging Session on the Virtual Stage
Speaking, moderating, presenting, or being a panelist is a task in and of itself—but add in the virtual component and it’s easy to find yourself stuck while arranging your strategy. Every speaker preparing for an upcoming virtual chat is asking themselves: “How do I engage the audience when I’m not there physically?”
We’ve put together some tips to help you lead a captivating on-screen session.