How to become a public speaker - Skillshare

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1. How to become a public speaker (have fun, get famous, and get paid) #getfamous @alexqin
2. How I did it #getfamous @alexqin
3. • the JavaScript programming language • Web Accessibility • The importance of fostering diverse and inclusive spaces in tech @alexqin #getfamous @alexqin Topics I’ve spoken about
4. step 1: why? #getfamous @alexqin
5. • It seemed really challenging • I wanted to deepen my expertise • I wanted to be “bad ass” • I needed to do it for my green card application • I want to make tech a more inclusive place • I want to inspire people to challenge the status quo #getfamous @alexqin Why public speaking?
6. step 1: why? #getfamous @alexqin
7. • Learn new skills • Deepen your expertise • Make money • Travel the country and the world • Make friends • Get famous #getfamous @alexqin Why should you do it?
8. step 2: what to talk about? #getfamous @alexqin
9. • Technologies • Projects • Process • Culture • Innovation • Learnings #getfamous @alexqin What can I talk about?
10. • List 5+ things I’ve done in the past year of which I’m proud • List 5+ things I’m an expert at • List 5+ things I want to learn more about #getfamous @alexqin Generate a list of topics
11. step 3: write a proposal #getfamous @alexqin
12. • Title • Talk abstract • Key takeaways • Speaker Bio #getfamous @alexqin Write a proposal
13. #getfamous @alexqin
14. • Unique perspective • Surprising combination / twist • Urgent / Important / Highly applicable or scalable • Bleeding Edge • Comedy gold #getfamous @alexqin Write an interesting proposal
15. step 4: where to speak? #getfamous @alexqin
16. • Meetups • Seriously, meetup.com • Educational programs • Conferences • papercall.io #getfamous @alexqin Where to speak?
17. step 5: apply! #getfamous @alexqin
18. • Put in the time • Understand the audience • Don’t get discouraged • “Network” #getfamous @alexqin Apply to give a talk
19. step 6: give your first talk #getfamous @alexqin
20. Give your first talk • Practice makes perfect • Draw inspiration from speakers / talks you like • Words > slides • Form is as important as content • Time yourself • Get feedback and get better! #getfamous @alexqin
21. • #conferences • Catt Small, How to Become a Public Speaker in 1 year • Technically Speaking • Lara Hogan, Demystifying Public Speaking • The Weekly CFP #getfamous @alexqin Resources
22. thank you! #getfamous @alexqin