{"id":1443,"date":"2021-11-07T10:48:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-07T10:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iamdanram.com\/blog\/?p=1443"},"modified":"2023-01-24T20:18:56","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T20:18:56","slug":"4-ways-to-get-re-invited-to-speak-at-an-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iamdanram.com\/blog\/4-ways-to-get-re-invited-to-speak-at-an-event\/","title":{"rendered":"4 ways to get RE-INVITED to speak at an Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are new to Public Speaking you might spend a lot of your time trying to answer the question: How do I get my first paid speaking engagement?<\/strong>  While there isn\u2019t a clear cut route that works for everyone, an often underestimated topic is how to get invited BACK to speak at a top tier event.   I can hear your objections now, \u2018why should I worry about getting invited back if I\u2019m still struggling to get my first gig?\u2019  The answer is simple, the strategies that will get you invited back to an event are the same strategies you will want to keep in mind to land your first paid speaking gig. Improving these areas will also put you on the radar of new event organizers looking for someone like you to speak at their events.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 4 ways to help you <\/strong>stay on the radar of event organizers and get you invited back as a speaker again and again..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Be Prepared<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    While it may sound cliche, being prepared can never be overestimated. Here are a few tips on how to arrive prepared as a speaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Know the Theme of the event<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Your topic should somehow fit within the larger theme of the entire event. One of the ways to better the relevance of your topic is to study the list of other speakers at the event and make note of their topics. If you can create a thoughtful connection between your message and the other talks happening at the conference you will no doubt stand out as a higher calibre speaker. Make sure you know what the desired goals and outcomes of the event are and find insightful ways to deliver a message that brings value to the audience in a way that connects with the conference theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Practice, Practice, Practice<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A famous musician once said that you lose 20% of your preparation when you get on stage therefore to perform at 100% you must prepare 20% more than you think is necessary.  Performing at your peak involves being so prepared that you can handle anything that comes your way including memory slips and tech failures.  The more you are prepared the more you will calm your nerves on stage and  have the flexibility to improvise in the moment, if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Study the backstage protocols<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Before you go on stage make sure you know the logistics of what will be required of you by the tech team. Knowing this information will give you a sense of how early you should arrive before your talk and will help you be mentally prepared for all the backstage logistics.  If there isn\u2019t a designated time to prep all of this with the crew beforehand make sure you seek out the tech team and ask about any details they feel you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Know how you will handle glitches<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Even the most meticulously planned events can and will have a few glitches.  Thinking ahead about how you might handle yourself if anything goes wrong will give you an array of options regarding how you can respond rather than being caught off guard in the moment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Network with Speakers and Event organizers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Speaking onstage is not only a relationship between the speaker and the audience but events are a collaboration between a larger community of people who you should consider getting to know better.   When you are at an event, get to know the other speakers, the event organizers, the tech team, and the volunteers.  Be yourself, show sincere interest, and ask questions that will help you get to know who you are talking to rather than basking in the spotlight of being the center of everyone\u2019s attention.  Consider going the extra mile and learning people\u2019s names so you can address your colleagues by name. You won\u2019t connect with everyone but through casual conversations it is possible to form authentic relationships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Following up is the biggest missed opportunity in relationship building. Make a plan before you leave the event detailing how you will follow up with your new network.  Investing in authentic relationships may be your greatest asset to getting you invited back to an event. Being yourself and caring about others will leave a lasting positive impression on those you meet at every event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Grow your Personal Brand<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        You may have the most electrifying talk in the world but if event organizers don\u2019t believe that putting you on their roster of speakers will help THEM attract the audience you\u2019ve already built, they may not consider you to keynote certain events.  Building your personal brand is one effective way to convince event planners they need to have you return to speak at their event.  Here are a few ways to build your personal brand<\/p>\n\n\n\n