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What started as a show on speaking goals evolved into a wonderful conversation about speaking and accessibility. My guests were Innovation Women founder Bobbie Carlton; John Chen, CEO of Engaging Virtual Meetings; and virtual event designer Robbie Samuels. The trio was on in October, talking about Virtual Meetings, and I just had to bring them back!
Bobbie, John, and Robbie talked about the value of speaking and different types of stages – and opportunities, ways to be a more accessible speaker and event host, and so much more.
The Value of Speaking
- Bobbie: Representation
- John: It’s fun. And it’s your platform
- Robbie: Getting to practice what you believe in front of an audience
How to Be a More Accessible Speaker/Event Host
- Bobbie: Plan events – and find speakers – with DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in mind
- John: Get in the shoes of your audience, so you can create the experience for them
- Robbie: Be mindful of what you put on slides; make sure your content is accessible to all
Speaking & Accessibility #GoalChatLive
Goals from our Guests
- John: Reach out to John to be interviewed on his show. Also, do one thing to improve your virtual setup
- Robbie: Do a 10-talk tour (live, virtual, on podcasts)
- Bobbie: Make speaker friends
Final Thoughts
- Robbie: Improve every time by 5% you speak or host and you will be phenomenal
- Bobbie: +1. If you can;t add anything of value, say +1
- John: Set goals with DEB. And collaborate with others
Links
- Learn more about Bobbie Carlton and Innovation Women, and sign up for the Innovation Women Newsletter
- Check out John Chen, get the first three chapters of John’s book, and find a time to meet John
- Join Robbie Samuels’ book launch team and join learn more about him
- Connect with Bobbie Carlton, John Chen, and Robbie Samuels on LinkedIn
- Learn about Axe-con, the digital accessibility conference
- Watch our #GoalChatLive on Virtual Meetings.
- Learn more about Goals with DEB and Deb’s Goal Strategy for Event Attendees
- Get your copy of my latest book, Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group.
What are your speaking goals? And how do you make your experiences accessible? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
Next week, we are talking about Networking with guests Julie Migliacci, Janine Porter, and Stan Robinson, Jr. Join us on Monday, January 30, at 4pm PT, for #GoalChatLive.
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