How can you collaborate with other public speakers using virtual platforms?

Conferences, email, and face to face is building the foundation of your networking and career opportunities. Sitting in front of your PC waiting to build your networking may not be favorable.

Your audience expectations is to be challenged, become thirty for more knowledge and at time find humor to break up the presentation mood. Your challenge is to build a presentation you find inspiring and bring that point of view to life

Social media is like a virtual stage, accessible from anywhere. The magic lies in its ability to stay alive not only during but also after events. On platforms like LinkedIn, we can engage in conversations, whether in the form of a post-event talk or by sharing key takeaways. What makes it special is that even those who couldn't be there physically have the opportunity to engage with the content later on. This creates a lasting connection and opens up space for an ongoing discussion that extends beyond the moment. ??????

Public Speaking revolves around publications, recognizing work ethics and dedication to your profession. The publications allow your audience to gain insight prior to your event and then inspire the audience to want more knowledge. A bored uninspired audience will not go any further than absolutely necessary

What's your playbook? With other speakers, share the process you go through to create your talks and ask other speakers about the process they go through/about their speaker playbook to refine your own. When I was preparing for my first main stage talk, seasoned speakers were so generous with their tips and tricks. Now, I try to pay it forward. And I keep improving my own playbook along the way. Along with sharing your expertise and resources, share your encouragement. Cheer other speakers on and remind people that they'll figure out what works for them... the key is to believe in yourself, put yourself out there and keep practicing.

Champion your network of top speakers. A powerful example of collaboration is recommending not only yourself but also other speakers for opportunities. Yes, jump when you have an opportunity and they likely have multiple slots or future events already being curated so recommend other thought-leaders. Abundance mindset. For example, when I got my first TEDx invitation, I supported 10 other speakers and that gave me as much joy as my own talk or more. Create your speaker karma. Create your community of speakers who wing for each other.

Co-create your own speaking opportunities. For example, later this week, I'm recording an interview with another speaker on Zoom that we'll share on LinkedIn (stay tuned :). This was her idea and now we're running with it. Why not try it? You can host your own events - online, in person, etc and become your own curator. Try things to win.

Every single time you're going to present, connect with the other presenters. Are you going to be on a panel? Are you giving a talk at a conference with other speakers? Set up a coffee or virtual zoom in advance. During the event, take photos of each other, share feedback, trade tips to learn together, etc. Of course, connecting beforehand on LinkedIn and staying in touch are musts. Build your speaker friendships and network.