We live in very connected environment and there are various
way to get noticed and be active in your community. The ability to reach out to
your online and offline resources is a great way to begin to open channels of communication to get the opportunity to
share your message with the world. You have
the expertise and knowledge that needs to heard. Below are various groups to consider.
1st Meetup.com
Great place to speak
to audience from 10-30 people. Great place to try your material and get
feedback on your speaking style and see you are engaging audience with your
topic.
2nd Lunch and Learns
There are many networking groups that have lunch and learn
that invite guest speaker to share their insight on topics that are of
interest. Usually about 15 minutes is allocated to the speaker. You also have
opportunity to network before and after your talk!
3rd Share
Need a speaker? Post on your website or blog
There are many organizers who are constantly looking for speakers online. Create a page on your
website or blog. Create a handout and give it to friends in your network. Use
key words on your website or blog and internet SEO will assist in get world out
4th Join
LinkedIn and participate in groups
An amazing business
website where business owners share insights on the business, life and
success daily in their posts. There are numerous open and closed groups that
you can join and be part of the conversation on a weekly basis
5th Share
in conversations (word of mouth)
The best way you can initiate and control on daily basis is
to include it in your conversation on a daily basis. Ask the key influencers in
your group if they have any group they can recommend that you can share a
simple inspirational or motivational talk.
Perhaps you have started a blog and want to share insights
on a article your wrote that will be beneficial
to their group.
We all have expertise we can share that can empower and
inspire the world to succeed. It will require some effort and patience, as your
create momentum you will
begin to create traction and the referrals will be begin to happen. Before you
know you will have created the environment where they
will be calling you to share and even begin to
pay you for your talks!
Thanks Jim. You can also join a speakers bureau (e.g., there's a free one for Toastmasters at http://toastmasters60.com/sbureau1.php). Another option is to host your own event, though this has risks.
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