{"id":85,"date":"2024-04-08T12:20:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T12:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=85"},"modified":"2024-04-08T12:20:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T12:20:07","slug":"3-ways-to-map-out-speaking-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/3-ways-to-map-out-speaking-events\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Map Out Speaking Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ccc99bbdf5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ccc99bbdf5\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/3-ways-to-map-out-speaking-events\/#3_Tips_to_Get_Started_at_Speaking_Events\" title=\"3 Tips to Get Started at Speaking Events\">3 Tips to Get Started at Speaking Events<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/3-ways-to-map-out-speaking-events\/#And_as_Michael_Frick_CEO_of_SPEAKINGcom_Speakers_Bureau_Speaker_Management_says_%E2%80%9CGet_out_and_do_as_many_strategic_engagements_as_possible_That_means_speaking_for_free_andor_for_just_travel_expenses_to_groups_that_you_want_to_reach_in_your_topic_andor_industry_area_Make_certain_that_there_might_be_potential_buyers_in_the_audience_IE_people_who_have_the_power_to_book_speakers_And_ask_the_client_to_tape_your_presentation_and_give_you_a_digital_copy%E2%80%9D\" title=\"And as Michael Frick, CEO of&nbsp;SPEAKING.com&nbsp;Speakers Bureau | Speaker Management says, \u201cGet out and do as many strategic engagements as possible. That means speaking for free and\/or for just travel expenses to groups that you want to reach in your topic and\/or industry area. Make certain that there might be potential buyers in the audience, IE: people who have the power to book speakers. And, ask the client to tape your presentation and give you a digital copy.\u201d\">And as Michael Frick, CEO of&nbsp;SPEAKING.com&nbsp;Speakers Bureau | Speaker Management says, \u201cGet out and do as many strategic engagements as possible. That means speaking for free and\/or for just travel expenses to groups that you want to reach in your topic and\/or industry area. Make certain that there might be potential buyers in the audience, IE: people who have the power to book speakers. And, ask the client to tape your presentation and give you a digital copy.\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Speaking events are a great way to motivate, engage and create drive and determination? They are the perfect approach to encouraging leaders and building relationships. And it makes no difference the type of event, status of the speaker or the location; it\u2019s all about delivering a significant speech and creating momentum and inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For groups deciding on the most appropriate contender for speaking events; above all look for a speaker that recognizes and gets their event goals. Over the years, I have worked with some outstanding speakers that in the end bring it and inspire and entertain audiences. Sometimes they\u2019ve been celebrities or known to the crowd. And many other times it has been unknowns that are successful in their industry. Either way speakers in part are meant to share their expertise as well as attract an audience. And like everything wisdom, experience and expertise doesn\u2019t always translate to talent and success on the stage. Some speakers are good, really good and others not so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tips_to_Get_Started_at_Speaking_Events\"><\/span>3 Tips to Get Started at Speaking Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to get started in the arena of speaking events? Here are some tips to get you moving in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Know the Crowd.<\/strong>&nbsp;The audience is vital to the success of speaking events. So first and foremost answer the question; who is the audience and what is their history? Do your homework. Get to know the crowd and the event topic. Get info from the event planner and ask questions. Consider the subject matter and what will be of interest and appropriate. No cookie-cutter speech here, you\u2019ll have to tailor the speech to the crowd. So it\u2019s imperative to understand who you are communicating to. The more you know the better you can prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create a Blueprint.<\/strong>&nbsp;Before you start to make a plan or create content you have to address some issues. What is the reason for the event? What are the hopes and goals of the client? Are you looking to educate, inspire or inform? Determine what the most important points you want to share are. Figure out what you want to include and what you don\u2019t. Where to start and what the end game is and when it\u2019s all been said and done what is it you\u2019re looking to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse.<\/strong>&nbsp;We\u2019ve all heard it before \u201chow do you get to Carnegie Hall\u201d practice, practice, practice but of course. Addressing audiences at speaking events is no different. Rehearse your speech and do it frequently. In front of the mirror, with friends, family and work peers. Time it and be sure to rehearse the complete performance from start to finish. The ultimate goal is to inform, entertain while making it look effortless. We all think we have it covered but the facts are we don\u2019t. So take any pointers and comments, rework it and in the end you will overcome the mistakes and ace the speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_as_Michael_Frick_CEO_of_SPEAKINGcom_Speakers_Bureau_Speaker_Management_says_%E2%80%9CGet_out_and_do_as_many_strategic_engagements_as_possible_That_means_speaking_for_free_andor_for_just_travel_expenses_to_groups_that_you_want_to_reach_in_your_topic_andor_industry_area_Make_certain_that_there_might_be_potential_buyers_in_the_audience_IE_people_who_have_the_power_to_book_speakers_And_ask_the_client_to_tape_your_presentation_and_give_you_a_digital_copy%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>And as Michael Frick, CEO of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201031124300\/http:\/\/speaking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPEAKING.com<\/a>&nbsp;Speakers Bureau | Speaker Management says, \u201cGet out and do as many strategic engagements as possible. That means speaking for free and\/or for just travel expenses to groups that you want to reach in your topic and\/or industry area. Make certain that there might be potential buyers in the audience, IE: people who have the power to book speakers. And, ask the client to tape your presentation and give you a digital copy.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speaking events are a great way to motivate, engage and create drive and determination? They are the perfect approach to encouraging leaders and building relationships. 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