Tips for Speaking in Public & Becoming an Expert
BlogHer07, Daily, Design, Geek, Tech, Women |
Business of You: Speaker Training led by Susan Mernit & Mary Jo Manzanares at BlogHer
To be in demand, both in real life and in your blog
-Create a niche in order to become a pro:
"Be the life hacker of sex toys."
-Look for hole in the market
-Have a v. simple answer to "what do you speak/blog about"
-Try to plug in to conferences, small & large. reach out and go talk for free
In terms of being an effective speaker. Insider Secrets:
-Overprepare
-Look really relaxed when you speak
-"It's not about what *I* want to say, it's about what *they* want to hear.
Q: "I get lost ...
Blogher: I'm speaking at Blogher 08.
Kirtsy: I'm a proud Edit-her.
Yoga Garden: My studio in Japan
Nintendo: I'm a Brand Enthusiast.
BWET: I like hanging w/tech-oriented entrepreneurial women.