Once you make the commitment to elevating your voice, it can be easy to know generally which topics you’d like to speak to and events you’d like to attend. But what about format? How do you know what kind of talk will be best to highlight your messaging? As you start to think about what makes sense for you, here are a few tips on how to choose the right speaking format.
Eager to be out on stage more? Having a few strong speaking samples on hand to showcase your style and expertise is a must-have. But what are the key things that event organizers look for when evaluating whether they want to add a speaker to their stage? How can your speaking sample stand out from the crowd and showcase yourself as a dynamic thought leader? Let’s look at some guidelines for helping you pick strong speaking samples.
You’ve spent hours on your slides and practicing what you are going to say in front of a mirror—now what? How can you make sure you’re connecting with the audience you’ve spent so much time preparing content for? Adding Q&A after your presentation is a great way to connect with your audience—we’re sharing here some helpful tips on how to get your attendees to be more engaged.
Now that a large portion of speaking engagements may not be as hassle-free as logging onto your computer, maximizing your time is more important than ever. Knowing how to make the most out of live conferences might feel like a distant memory, but these tips and tricks will help you fully reap the rewards of your upcoming, in-person speaking engagement.
Delivering an engaging presentation that your audience will enjoy and remember takes more than just a great PowerPoint and well-outlined speech. In fact, having an effective presentation and being an influential speaker boils down to this: you have to be likable.
We share tips on how to make sure you convey warmth and competence on stage to draw a crowd that will remember you for your words and stage presence!
