Most speakers don’t have the luxury of Iggy Pop’s eight-hour pre-show routine, so you must focus on key elements to put your best self forward, engage the crowd and land your message.
Your mea culpa should not be the hypothetical, ‘If you were offended…’ Instead, own up to your miscue and express your contrition, and be quick about it.
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These brief addresses can be challenging, but they are essential to setting an audience’s first impression of a featured speaker—and can offer you a chance to shine, as well.
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Deliver your story with emotion and humor, actively involving the audience, and conclude with a meaningful point.
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Getting every contributor on board is crucial, of course. Then the fun starts: brainstorming, assigning roles and harmonizing your visuals. There’s a lot to do, but the result is worth it.
