Speaking at online events is no easy feat. You must ensure your tech is fully functioning, your Wi-Fi is running at lightning speed, in-home distractions are at a minimum, and most importantly, that your session leaves attendees feeling engaged and inspired. Losing the attention of your audience is the last thing you want, so we’ve included five key strategies for keeping your audience engaged.
Speaking 101: How to Be a Great Session Moderator
Speaking 101: How to Crush Your Podcast Interview
Podcasting has been on a steady rise for over a decade now and is here to stay. By 2024, it’s predicted that the number of worldwide monthly listeners will surge to over 500 million! With over 2 million podcasts in circulation and more than 48 million episodes available, you’ll need more than a great story to catch a listener’s attention. Set yourself up for a killer interview with these six tips.
Speaking 101: How to Become a Confident Public Speaker
It's no secret that many struggle with the fear of speaking publicly—approximately 75% of people experience Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking or speech anxiety. While you may not be able to conquer the fear entirely, there are many approaches to make the experience less daunting.
And let’s be real—no one has been able to overcome their phobia by picturing a crowd in their underwear. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of practical tips to alleviate some of the pressure that comes with public speaking.
Speaking 101: How to Network at Virtual Events
Virtual events offer different perks than in-person events, including new ways to meet other speakers or attendees—several virtual event platforms have networking features to help attendees stay connected via one-on-one meetings, small group discussions, active discussions in the chat, and more. Networking during virtual events is quite different from mingling IRL, and our tips can help you make the most out of those screen-to-screen meetings.
Speaking 101: How to Network at In-Person Events
After a year of attending only virtual events, we are finally able to attend them in person. One big perk with IRL events? Networking. But, whether you’re fresh out of college and trying to land your dream job, or a big-time CEO, chances are you are a little out of practice. With just a few tips, you’ll be back out there—feeling comfortable and confident to shake hands (or touch elbows) and make a connection.
Speaking 101: Preparing for an In-Person Speaking Experience
Gathering back together in person is just as exciting as it is a little nerve-wracking, especially when you throw in speaking in front of an audience. Though virtual events are still alive and well, we are starting to see events slowly return to in-person formats. Feeling a little rusty with the return to live events? Here are a few things to keep in mind when you are navigating a live speaking opportunity
Speaking 101: How to Highlight Your Speaking Experience on Social Media
We all know social media can boost thought leadership—but, have you ever thought about highlighting your speaking experience on social media? For speakers, social media platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter can be used to highlight your past speaking engagements, show off your presentation skills, and draw a larger audience to your content.
If you’re a speaker who is not active on social media yet—you should be.