Are you struggling to find an outstanding speaker for your event? It’s a tall order. After all, the right conference speaker has the power to captivate, inspire, and educate your audience, making your event a memorable experience.
It’s not just about finding any speaker; it’s about finding the perfect speaker who resonates with the event’s theme and captivates the audience. They can inform and engage your audience, breathing life into your event and leaving an indelible mark on every attendee.
Todd can provide an interesting talk and Q/A session for your business or organization about a myriad of technology/business topics from the latest on AI to a history of technology in the US, he has entertained and enlightened small and large audiences for decades. Please contact us for a list of topics and availability!
How long will you be speaking, five minutes or an hour? Who is the audience? What is the venue —a staff meeting or a large group? With that in mind, you need to prepare and organize your thoughts. It is important that you thoroughly understand your topic and what you plan to present. Prepare your presentation with the audience in mind. What are you trying to communicate and what is the desired outcome? Once you have a clear objective, be sure that your speaking points succinctly support your objective. Don’t cloud the presentation with too much information. Finally, anticipate questions and prepare answers.
Practice your presentation out loud. As odd as this may sound, it is important that you get used to the sound of your own voice. Are there words or phrases you want to emphasize by changing your inflection? Practice it. Even the public speakers who seem the most natural practice.
By personalize I mean be yourself. If you are outgoing and have a great sense of humor, use it to your advantage during your presentation. Be yourself. If you are not outwardly demonstrative or emotional, don’t try to be so during your presentation—you won’t be able to pull it off. Just be yourself.
Anyone can turn themselves into a great public speaker. It just takes preparation, practice and a bit of personality. There are also many organizations out there, such as Toastmasters, that can help you hone your skills. It truly is a skill that will help you in both your professional and personal life.
