When planning an event with a guest speaker you should always prepare the person first with required topics or discussion points, even if they are an expert on the subject. This is important because not only did you choose this person for their stage presence, but also for their professional speaking abilities.
Also, by preparing your speaker ahead of time, can heed any future mistakes or brain farts during the event. Just imagine, seeing your guest speaker run out of talking points in the middle of the show because you didn’t give him enough. Talk about awkward.
So here are some ways you can prepare your speaker before they get on the big stage.
Tell Them To Be Knowledgeable
Now anyone can be given talking points and ramble on about them, but instead tell your guest speaker that you will not only talk about the event related topics, but also make the audience question and think about the topics. This is because you want the audience to feel engaged and connected during the performance. Also, you want the guest speaker to educate the audience.
Be Inspiring
Again, anyone can talk, but make sure you tell your guest speaker you want them to drive positive change in their speech. Sometimes, guest speakers forget to add feeling to their speeches because they are nervous, but tell them you want them to inspire the audience in an unforgettable way.
Be Fun
Lastly, tell your speaker that you would also like them to have a good time too. It can be nerve wracking getting up on stage, no matter how many times you’ve done it, so tell the guest speaker to have as much fun as they can up there. One of the reasons you chose the speaker is because they have a good stage presence, so allow them to utilize it on stage.
What Makes A Good Speaker?
But before everything, make sure you choose a great guest speaker. Someone who is flexible and a quick thinker. Some characteristics to look for when choosing a guest speaker include someone who will engage the audience well. A speaker who is engaging will sound enticing when speaking to the audience. They will also make the discussion interesting and even sound poetic.
Also, choose someone who will provide fresh insight and perspective on event related topics. A speaker who goes above and beyond will surely entertain a crowd and keep them interested, even after the performance.
To ensure a great show, it’s important you have a conversation with your guest speaker. It’s a great time to lay down expectations and even discussion points you would like them to go over. You know what they say, better safe than sorry.
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