Choosing a Speaker

What I bring to a speaking event goes way beyond a first class presentation. Do you know how many speakers are available to speak at your event or organization? The challenge is, how do you choose a speaker who will be the right fit for your audience?

What I have found while listening to professional speakers is most deliver a canned speech. Every presentation is exactly the same as the previous one whether they’re speaking at a women’s organization or a trade union. In fact you can walk into their presentation 15 minutes into the hour and they will be right on the mark with the same exact words as their previous presentation at the same time.

A professional speaker however, will customize their presentation to suit your audience. They will be vulnerable enough to make mistakes to build rapport with the attendees. People want a speaker who has great information that impacts their life in a positive manner and makes them feel as though they are close enough to the speaker to attain the same level of success.

It’s the speaker’s job to be entertaining as well as informative. The educational level has to be directed to what the audience needs to know. But how will they know what the audience know if they are delivering the same presentation?

Your Best Behavior

It’s the day of the event and you’ve just realized there are numerous breakdowns in your event coordination.  What are you to do?
Most people don’t realize giving in to stress prevents them from responding logically and tapping into their problem solving techniques. First, try to eliminate the stressful situation. There is always a solution to every challenge. The most efficient method of course is enrolling the assistance of others who are qualified. Always look toward your attendees who might be repeat clients. They often have insights that escape the event planners and are typically eager to be of assistance.
Think carefully about how you typically respond to stress. I often find I work very well under stress. I revert to logic and fundamental solution orientated processes. I try to think about how many solutions there might be. I think of the most extreme solution and then list in order the least extreme and weight the consequences of each solution.
Obviously when you take action, the stress of the situation is minimized because you are in motion. Initiate the proper steps to create a smooth resolution to your stress.

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