POSTED: September 14, 2020, by Towan Isom
Building a personal brand has always been tough, but current challenges make it even tougher. How can you reach your target audience and build a rapport with them when face-to-face gatherings are so limited?
Virtual public speaking allows people to share their thoughts and engage with their target audience remotely, on their own schedule.
Public speaking is a powerful way of getting noticed and becoming a thought leader in your field. Many people experience nerves when they speak for the first few times; indeed, according to the National Social Anxiety Center, fear of public speaking is the most common phobia - ahead of fear of heights, and fear of death.
Speaking gets easier with practice, and that's where Book Speaker Leads can help by connecting you with organizations looking for virtual public speakers.
A Speaker Coordinator at Book Speaker Leads will put you forward for public speaking opportunities and give you the opportunity to get some practice speaking. You can choose the level of support you require and have the chance to take part in speakeasy events where you can practice through mini-speeches, give others feedback, and get feedback yourself.
Speaking online is, in some ways, less intimidating than speaking in front of a live audience. You can still learn a lot from the experience because you will find out exactly how much content is required to fill a talk of a given length and you will have the chance to experiment with pacing and delivery.
As an added bonus, your audience will likely be more receptive to your content since they're at home or watching the session from the comfort of their laptop. This means they'll be more inclined to look up your references, bookmark your blog or Tweet about you. If your talk goes well, you'll have secured yourself in the minds of the viewers.
Guest speaking is a mutually beneficial arrangement, as much as it builds the brand of the speaker, it also helps the brand arranging the session grow too. A good speaker entertains, engages, and informs. They start conversations and create a memorable experience for those who listen to them.
Brands have a lot to gain from booking insightful and enjoyable speakers, just as the speakers have a lot to gain from being in front of the brand's audience. We can help you find people in your area (or further afield) that you can share your talents with so that you can share your knowledge and skills with the world.
Whether you're just getting started and want to try a speakeasy event, or you're more confident and want to step on a larger stage, our team of Speaker Coordinators is here to help you get noticed.
