How do I get more involved with conferences and speaking?
How do I get more involved with conferences and speaking I spoke at the Crohn’s and colitis foundation fall symposium and part of there task force and a member of the clinical trial group but I want to learn more task force member spoke at cccongress fall symposium
Id be interested in learning more including prices.
Mike
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I have two years of certifications. I have two certificates I am proud of. I learned a great deal from taking the course!!
That's brilliant!! Speaking at the fall symposium is quite a step! Keeping your activity levels high in the task force, expressing interest in future panels, and connecting with organizers or fellow speakers on LinkedIn are the ways to go — opportunities tend to flow through those circles!
As a past state president on the National Speakers Association let me offer some insights 1) Dont market yourself as a speaker rather ALWAYS be a problem solver and know in advance 1 but not more than 3 potential target audience needs - 2) Ask how your host will measure the success of your presentation 3) Speaking is not about you or your story rather its about the change your story creates in the minds of the listeners. There is a lot more but these 3 will at least start to get you pointed in a right direction. Dennis
Great advice, Dennis! Thank you! My town is a bit clannish. Those who have money have "prominent positions" and seem to be able to get a speaking engagement or get help with putting a class together. I've had a difficult time getting my picture in the paper after attending the Arthritis Foundation's event in Washington, D.C. After I published my two poetry books, it took a week to get the article published. However, after I published my third book, which was the first in my series about my journey, it took even longer. They NEVER published the article. I've lived here my entire life. I've donated books to the library. It is just that you must live on the "right side of the tracks" to get your voice heard! I've given thought to attending monthly city council meetings to see if I can get involved and make a difference.
