–Ian Tyson, stand up comedian & motivational speaker “The body’s reaction to fear and excitement is the same…so it becomes a mental decision: am I afraid or am I excited?” @sheley
• a problem you solved • anything that makes you feel feelings • compare two unlike things you enjoy • tell a story • a topic you want to learn more about @sheley • topic doesn’t have to be unique
• share your knowledge • gain deeper understanding of a topic • go cool places • meet more new people • get a new hobby @sheley • inspire someone • challenge and surprise yourself
Further Resources • Confessions of a Public Speaker by Scott Berkun • http://weareallaweso.me/ • http://wunder.schoenaberselten.com/ 2016/02/16/how-to-prepare-and-write-a-tech- conference-talk/ • @techspeakdigest @sheley