Each week, we will feature a tip or two from some experts, things they wish they had known when they started!
I have been speaking in public for 10 years as a keynote speaker and trainer/facilitator. Mentoring and coaching those wanting to improve in these areas is a passion for me and energises me more than speaking myself does. Please feel free to contact me at carol.mitchell@xtra.co.nz
I'm passionate about encouraging effective dialogue between people and organisations. I use marketing techniques to engage the community with government.
Carol Mitchell, Distinguished Head of Toastmasters International for NZ (2015/16)
When speaking in public, I find these tips are always useful to maximise your stage time:
Janette Wallace Gedge - Senior Communications Advisor - Audit New Zealand
As someone who is responsible for producing events, I find that it makes my life a lot easier when I can rely on my contact at the venue. When they understand what I am trying to achieve and partner with me it really helps take the pressure off.
It also helps when my communication to the venue is clear. I always make sure I produce a comprehensive run-sheet which I then tailor to each of the providers. For example, the tech person gets a copy telling them what mics each presenter wants to use together with a printed copy of the Powerpoint master and include photos of the presenters if there's a lot of different presenters.
The more comprehensively you communicate to your providers the less stress you will have.