 Bianca Woods, The Learning Guild
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 Bryan Smith, Casey’s
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 Kristin Torrence, Talespin
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Thinking about speaking at a conference?
Have some questions? Join Betty Dannewitz, Bianca Woods, Bryan Smith and Kristin Torrence as we try to answer them ALL in this ifyouaskbetty series: I have questions about Speaking at a Conference.
 What are the advantages or benefits of presenting at a conference?
How do you decide which conferences you want to speak at? Would you recommend tag-teaming (co-presenting) or presenting solo? |
 How do you choose a topic?
How did you overcome self-doubt and gain confidence? |
 What’s the process like to apply to speak at a conference?
Have you ever been turned down from a conference? Would you apply to multiple conferences with the same topic? |
 Do you prefer to speak at a conference online or in-person?
Do I have to turn in my presentation early? If anyone is on the fence, what is your gut reaction to tell them? |
 What do you wish you knew as a first-time conference presenter?
What gadgets do you make sure you have when you present? Any fails that you care to share? |
 What do you do to prepare for your session?
Would you recommend recording your practice? Do you have a particular presentation style? |
 What do you recommend for interactivity in a session?
What are some good logistical questions about in-person and online group work?? What’s your take on group collaboration tools like Mural or Miro, etc.? |
 When you plan to present at multiple conferences, do you create a niche for yourself?
What about the conference experience made you want to return and present again? Do you apply as a representative of your organization? |