Do you have what it takes to be a World-Class Speaker?
- Pants are overrated
- A fully dressed and polished outside helps create a well-polished presentation.
- I installed a sandbox in my office so I can go barefoot while presenting
- I will never be able to wear dress shoes or high heels again!
How well do you think you know ‘what’s hot and what’s not in events that feature professional speakers?
- I have been delivering the same things the same way for the past 15 years, and no one has complained. I have a good handle on it.
- I used to know, back in the BC era (Before Covid) but now it feels like it’s the wild, wild west!
- It’s like I’m Vulcan mind-melding with event planners: I understand their clients’ primary pain points, what’s hot in terms of messages, and what clients love, and what drives clients nuts about working with speakers
- I know the right questions to ask event planners to unearth what they need and give them the confidence they need when booking a speaker
How are you doing in the virtual arena?
- Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx – bring on all the platforms. I have used them all – and used them well.
- I’m great on Zoom, but I need help with other platforms!
- I’m okay doing virtual talks, but I need tips on speaking at hybrid events!
- Platforms aren’t the issue – I just wish I could connect with a virtual audience the same way I do to a live audience
- Can anyone actually deliver a compelling keynote AND respond to chat at the same time? HELP!
- I’m not doing virtual, either because I don’t know how, or I’d rather stick porcupine quills in my eyes.
Professional speakers run speaking businesses. There is more to it that a great speech. Could you improve in any of these areas?
- Keeping more of my money in my OWN pockets
- Harnessing the power of your CRM to convert more leads into customers
- Growing your Speaking Business with Marketing automation
- Social media strategies that CONVERT prospects into PAYING CLIENTS.
- Building and leveraging membership sites or online courses
- Engaging virtual audiences effectively and creatively
- How to live-stream and podcast at the same time
- Tech – the new must-know tools of the trade
- Yes, and I have been one for just under 10 years
- Not yet – but I want to be 😉
- No, but I once met a speaker and they seemed rather awesome!
- I have been rocking it on stage and off for more than 10 years
How would you rate your storytelling skills?
- I can weave in elements of the same story that keep my audience enthralled through a full day online workshop
- Stories-schmories. I deal with facts. I don’t need no stinkin’ stories to get my point across.
- “In a world where stories ruled, there was once a professional speaker who…”
- I tell several great stories – the elements of the story are great, but I need help delivering them in a funnier or more captivating style.
You need to know if you are in the speaking business.
The road to world-class is a long one, but you are taking the right steps. The whole ‘virtual’ element has really thrown a wrench in things for you. But the good news is that there are lots of opportunities to learn, and that is key for those who aspire to be world-class. Learning and tweaking your presentations, your delivery, and yes – your technical skills can only serve you on your journey.
The good news is that there is an event taking place this December that brings together the best of the best in storytelling, technology, virtual presentation skills, stage presence, and all the elements involved in running a world-class speaking business – AND you can take part in the comfort of your home.
The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers is holding its National Convention virtually – and this is THE place to be for Professionals Speakers – and those who aspire to become pros. Learn from world-class speakers who are ‘killing it’ in their respective specialties and gain front-of-the-line access to the best in the business as they take you behind the curtain and show you exactly how they have achieved their success. https://capsconvention.com/
Being a great speaker with a compelling story isn’t enough anymore. If you want to be a highly paid, world-class speaker, you need to run a world-class speaking business. It is the business that generates the opportunities to speak and keeps food on our tables. With the way the world has changed and continues to change, it has become absolutely mandatory that we keep up with trends as far as content and what audiences and event professionals want – and in the technology and best business practices that keep more money in our pockets and help us maintain our quality of life.
The good news is that there is an event taking place this December that brings together the best of the best in storytelling, technology, virtual presentation skills, stage presence, and all the elements involved in running a world-class speaking business – AND you can take part in the comfort of your home.
The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers is holding its National Convention virtually – and this is THE place to be for Professionals Speakers – of those who aspire to become pros. Learn from world-class speakers who are ‘killing it’ in their respective specialties and gain front-of-the-line access to the best in the business as they take you behind the curtain and show you exactly how they have achieved their success. https://capsconvention.com/speakertech-preconvention/
As Terry O’Reilly, star of CBC radio’ Under the Influence, bestselling author, thought leader, and podcaster to over 7 million downloads per year says, “If you don’t have a story – you don’t have a business”. We are all hard-wired to love stories, and every product and service has a compelling story to tell. Weaving stories into your talk – and ultimately into the marketing you use to get that gig is a crucial element in becoming a world-class speaker.
The good news is that there is an event taking place this December that brings together the best of the best in storytelling, technology, virtual presentation skills, stage presence, and all the elements involved in running a world-class speaking business – AND you can take part in the comfort of your home.
The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers is holding its National Convention virtually – and this is THE place to be for Professionals Speakers – and those who aspire to become pros. Learn from world-class speakers who are ‘killing it’ in their respective specialties and gain front-of-the-line access to the best in the business as they take you behind the curtain and show you exactly how they have achieved their success.
