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Hiring a public speaker for an event is a difficult task. Not only does hiring a speaker usually involve spending a great deal of money, there often is a lot riding on the quality of the speaker you choose. If you happen to end up with a speaker that is completely inappropriate for your type of event, or one that just doesn't possess good speaking skills, you and your guests are not going to be entertained in the way you had hoped and your event may be a complete failure. Great speakers have a lot of good qualities. When you are searching for the best speaker it is important to know what these qualities are. One of the most important things that a good speaker makes a point of knowing is who their target audience is. A speaker that has a good knowledge of the demographics of their audience will hold the audience’s attention. Without an extensive knowledge of who is in the audience a speaker is unable to prepare a suitable presentation. For instance, an audience full of experts on a subject is going to be bored by a presentation outlining the basics of a topic. Conversely, if a speaker overestimates how knowledgeable the audience is they will end up talking over their heads and lose their attention completely. You know you are hiring a good speaker when they are very interested in the make-up of the audience and they work closely with you to tailor their presentation to fit that audience. A really good speaker will personalize their presentation with stories and anecdotes that will entertain the audience. It is important for a speaker to engage their audience and an excellent way to do that is to appear just like them. Telling stories about themselves can make the speaker seem more personable. A keynote speaker who is easy to relate to will inspire. A speaker who is really passionate about their topic, but also able to speak about their flaws and laugh at themselves, is the best kind. Not only should a good speaker be personable and able to entertain the audience, but they also need to possess expert speech delivering skills. Knowing how to speak clearly without rushing enables the audience to actually hear what the speaker is saying. Giving a presentation too slowly or too quickly will make it hard for the audience to understand the material. Having some visual aids, but not loading up a presentation with too many, is also important. Making eye contact with the audience and not reading off cue cards or PowerPoint slides is also something that a good speaker can do well. Lastly, the best speakers are able to relax and enjoy giving their presentation and this shows. A relaxed speaker creates a relaxed audience. Choosing the right speaker for your event is very important. The right leadership speaker will inspire your audience and entertain them at the same time. Take your time when choosing your keynote speaker. Listen to as many candidates as you can and don’t stop until you find the right one for you.
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