Naomi Timperley, a freelance growth and innovation consultant, shares her journey to becoming a speaker and offers insights into the speaking industry. She started her career in the travel sector and then moved into tech recruitment and gained public speaking experience as a rep and a karaoke compere.

Her speaking career took off after appearing on Dragon's Den and she has since spoken at various events and panels. Naomi loves the adrenaline and humour of speaking and advises speakers to do their research and have coping mechanisms for nerves. She also shares tips for event organizers to get the best from speakers.

Takeaways

·       Naomi’s journey to becoming a speaker started in the travel sector and tech recruitment.

·       She gained public speaking experience as a rep and a karaoke compere.

·       Appearing on Dragon's Den gave her a platform to speak about entrepreneurship.

·       Naomi loves the adrenaline and humour of speaking and advises speakers to do their research and have coping mechanisms for nerves.

·       Event organisers should provide speakers with as much information and preparation as possible.

Chapters

02:00 Naomi's journey to becoming a speaker

07:50 Naomi's experience with Baby Loves Disco and Dragon's Den

12:05 Types of events Naomi is booked for

14:07 Worst speaking experience

16:51 Tips for event organizers