Pre-pre-conference Decisions

How do you pick the right event?

How do you pick a solid topic?

How do you submit a proposal / what’s the process?

Pre-conference Decisions

Any tips for getting ready or travel?

What is the anxiety level at this point? How do you put yourself in a position of confidence?

What have you done right and wrong at this point in the past?

Do speakers get paid? Just flight and travel? ANYTHING?!

Showtime!

You’re on stage...how do you break the ice?

Any tips for keeping to time?

How do you keep the attendees from getting bored or confused? How much does “reading the room” play into on-stage audibles?

Post-talk

How are you feeling at this point? What’s next?