In this episode

• The value in public speaking for you and your audience
• How to understand your audience by researching the conference
• Different ways to organize a talk: story-telling, LEGO instructions, fireside chat, speed dating, and more
• How to handle interruptions and questions
• Following up with your audience after your talk
• Tips for promoting yourself and your work without giving a sales pitch
• Practice: it smooths out the wrinkles and lets your confidence shine
• Different ways to practice your talk before the big event
• Use simple slides, don't switch apps, use a clicker, more words, fewer pictures, use notes
• Observe your body language, tone, pace, and filler words
• How to turn your nervousness into confidence and excitement
• Get extra practice at Toastmasters, meetups, and lunch-and-learns, but remember to get feedback
• Figure out what to speak about by considering past conference topics, your own expertise, whatever excites you, and where you want to grow
• How to find speaking gigs and tips for getting accepted to speak

Special thanks to

• Justin Jackson
• Kristen Belcher
• Mohammad Faani
• Olivia Liddell
• Patrick Masi

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