Delivering presentations can significantly elevate your professional influence. Considering the evolution occurring in the speaking industry, you may be asking, “is it worth it?” I say, Yes! Let’s say you’ve been invited to deliver a presentation. Whether your proposal was accepted at a conference, or you were recommended as an expert in your field, this […]
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4 Take-Aways From My TEDx Talk Experience
The insights I gained from delivering my TEDx Talk can be applied to any speech you plan to present. Being chosen to deliver a TEDx talk is not only an honor, it is the culmination of a lot of work prior to getting on the speaking roster. 4 take-aways from my TEDx talk experience: 1. […]
The 5-Step Process for Speaking at TEDx Events
Speaking at TEDx events will showcase your idea and its impact. Landing a speaker’s spot to speak on a TEDx stage is an exciting opportunity, and it is helpful to understand the mission and format of a TEDx talk. TEDx events are independently organized under the TED brand and aim to share “ideas worth spreading.” […]
5 Tips to Make Your Presentation Memorable
When you make your presentation memorable you keep your audience engaged. In a recent conversation with a meeting planner, she asked me about the ‘take-home’ message in my presentation. What will the audience remember when they leave my session? Quickly, I rattled off the phrase: ‘consciously connecting through communication’. I like alliteration, so I intentionally […]
How to Become a Well-Paid Speaker
You can create opportunities to become a well-paid speaker. One question that frequently comes up when I am working with professionals who speak (these may be coaches, entrepreneurs, or professionals who speak for additional income) is how can I get paid what I feel I am worth? The answer to this question is complex and […]
How Using a Checklist Ensures Success on Stage
Using a checklist can help you to feel fully prepared and confident to deliver your very best. “Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation.” – Robert H. Schuller Preparation is key for a successful presentation. Because preparation for a presentation is complex and has many moving parts, I have found it helpful to use a […]