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How to become a public speaker - Skillshare

How to become a public speaker - Skillshare

Alex Qin

May 22, 2017
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  1. How to become a public speaker (have fun, get famous,

    and get paid) #getfamous @alexqin
  2. • the JavaScript programming language • Web Accessibility • The

    importance of fostering diverse and inclusive spaces in tech @alexqin #getfamous @alexqin Topics I’ve spoken about
  3. • 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?
  4. • 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?
  5. • Technologies • Projects • Process • Culture • Innovation

    • Learnings #getfamous @alexqin What can I talk about?
  6. • 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
  7. • Title • Talk abstract • Key takeaways • Speaker

    Bio #getfamous @alexqin Write a proposal
  8. • Unique perspective • Surprising combination / twist • Urgent

    / Important / Highly applicable or scalable • Bleeding Edge • Comedy gold #getfamous @alexqin Write an interesting proposal
  9. • Meetups • Seriously, meetup.com • Educational programs • Conferences

    • papercall.io #getfamous @alexqin Where to speak?
  10. • Put in the time • Understand the audience •

    Don’t get discouraged • “Network” #getfamous @alexqin Apply to give a talk
  11. 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
  12. • #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