How To Prepare Your Keynote Speech

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Description	Being a keynote speaker is not easy as it comes with a great deal of responsibility. When you are hired to deliver a presentation, it is important that you take into account all of the factors that come with this role. When doing so, it is critical that you invest enough time to prepare your speech to ensure that things go smoothly. Nervousness about public speaking is not an unusual thing. No one likes to be put out there in front of a crowd to have their every move dissected and analyzed. That said, even people who give a lot of public speeches still get stage fright occasionally. But fear not (no pun intended), this like any other fear, can be conquered! Here are some tips and strategies that can help you overcome stage fright of public speaking whether you're a novice or a professional. First of all you should keep in mind that your first 10-20 seconds will be important for your audience's first impression of you. Like the old adage goes "Never let them see you sweat". So if you are feeling anxiety try your best not to show it. The easiest way is to come to peace with your fears and work through it. You will be surprised how quickly you overcome a lot of your nervousness once you've been up there for a few minutes and get into your rhythm. Speaking can be enjoyable instead of stressful when you are properly prepared. These simple tips will help you nail your upcoming appearance: 1. Know your material There is no substitute for knowing your subject matter. If you want to be considered a top conference speaker, then you will need to make yourself an expert on the topic you are discussing. I research current news and events related to my speech. Type in your subject in Google Trends to see what related issues come up that you might not be aware of. 2. Anticipate questions If you really have become a subject matter expert, this should be easy. If I am having trouble anticipating questions the audience might ask, then I go back to step one and review my material again. The important thing to remember is that you must be ready to answer questions from your audience as this helps increase engagement and overall value. 3. Don't write a script When you know your material well, you can speak from the heart about it. So whatever you do, do not read from a script. Reading from a script will make you sound like an uninformed robot. I write bullet points of the key themes I want to get across as a reminder to myself, but never a full script. 4. Familiarize yourself with the venue I always arrive at least an hour early to any appearance. Getting a feel for the room and sound system will make you more comfortable. This also gives you time to clear up any possible technical problems, like the projector not working with your laptop. Minimizing technical issues and being acquainted with the space will allow you to focus on your speech and avoid anxiety. 5. Enjoy it! You worked hard, now enjoy the opportunity to educate others on a topic you are passionate about!
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