Kamis, 14 April 2016

Become The Best Keynote Speaker

By Anthony West


Event organizers endeavor to have a climax to their occasion with a message that will keep the spirits of attendants together until the next gathering. This message is to be delivered by the keynote speaker. The organizers or managers therefore make a deliberate search and want a person who can deliver to their expectation. Speakers must therefore work with organizers to actualize this.

Upon identification to address the gathering, what is expected and how do you prepare? A good starting point is full understanding of the mission or expectations of your client. There are differences in all organizations and gatherings. In a discussion with your client, you should identify the purpose of your target gathering and prepare accordingly. Discuss any event that might herald a change in audience composition, intention or mood a few days or hours before your presentation.

There are different types of speakers in every convention. Some are instructional. Others are motivational while others entertainers, etc. Before signing the contract, identify your role in the convention. It is this expectation that will enable you to prepare the right materials. Without a primary purpose for your address, you will fatally fall short of their expectations.

Identify your positioning during the conference. The speech may be slotted for the beginning. This means that you will be setting the agenda for discussion. Others want the address to fall in between so that it offers a boost to the discussions. You may be required to address the audience as a conclusion. This calls for a wrap of all the discussions held there and creating anticipation for future meetings. This understanding will help you prepare adequately.

It is of paramount importance that all guest speakers connect with their audience. This is achieved when you understand the purpose of that gathering. Be aware of the unique challenges facing them on daily basis and point at possible solutions. Your mood should resonate with that of your audience to keep them glued to the message. Find punch lines as well as points of release and tension that will map your speech.

Every speech must be customized to an audience. This means words, metaphors and examples that they can relate to. You must therefore research thoroughly and gather facts about the organization. Include press mentions, latest awards, tragedies, milestones, etc. Make the address personal to the lowest and the highest ranking person in that audience.

Speakers delivering keynote address are selected for a reason. In most cases, organizers are looking for some uniqueness that fits well within the year, month, day and timing of the conference. They expect that your address will fit within the prevailing context better than any other person. This calls for a unique and memorable presentation that can never be delivered by any other person.

To make a good speech, you must time and pace the presentation. It should take between thirty and forty five minutes. The style of delivery should be characteristically yours with special focus on the audience and the organization. Prepare adequately to make your presentation flow and with sufficient punch lines to keep the audience glued.




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