The all-time top ten most-read list of articles from SpeakerHub
Wow! We have published 150 articles on our blogs... a great milestone we’re proud of.
We’ve covered all sorts of topics that range from how to avoid catastrophes during your next event, through how to handle hecklers, to the best technology for speakers and trainers.
We wanted to know what kind of articles you, our audience, like best. So we took a look at what your top ten favourite articles have been to create this list to share with you.
Before we share this list though, we want to take a second to say thank you. Not only for being a member of our community, but also for the quick emails of encouragement, social media shares, and for coming back to read more.
Here is the list:
Top ten most-read articles on SpeakerHub
1. Speaker One Sheet Template
Create your own personalized OneSheet with this our template that you can use and download and easily print off, share on social media, or send directly to an event planner. Ultimately, you will be creating the One Page yourself, but we’re making it easy.
See the article and free template “Speaker One Sheet Template”
2.101 Quotes to inspire speakers
Inspiration sometimes runs dry, and for presenters feeling uninspired can lead to a poor performance. Where do you go when you need a bit of extra lift? Sometimes the well thought out words of history’s very best orators can be just the ticket. From drafting speeches to calming your nerves right before you step into the spotlight, we’ve collected the top inspiring 101 quotes from thought leaders around the world.
Download the eBook or read the article “101 Quotes to inspire speakers”
3. 8 Storytelling techniques to use on stage
See the infographic “8 Storytelling techniques to use on stage"
4. 5 Ways to keep your speakers on time
Read the article “5 Ways to keep your speakers on time”
5. The Essential Speaker Checklist
Download a printable speaker checklist PDF or see the full article.
6. 21 Smartphone apps for presenters
See the list “21 Smartphone apps for presenters”
7. 6 Ideas for Moderating Engaging Panel Discussions
Read the article “6 Ideas for Moderating Engaging Panel Discussions”
8. What conference organizers wish speakers knew
In this panel discussion podcast interview, produced and hosted by Cal Evans from Voices of the Elephant, five event organizers weigh in on what kinds of things they look for in an application and how they decided on a speaker. The panel also covers topics like how internal committees choose from a shortlist of speakers, the effects of having great testimonials, the right time to asks for your expenses to be covered, and what advice the organizers have for aspiring speakers.
Listen to the podcast and read the transcript of “What conference organizers wish speakers knew”
9. The ultimate reading list: 50 great books that every speaker should read
Most speakers need constant inspiration, especially when they’ve hit a wall in creating content or getting an audience to engage with them on a higher level. With this in mind, here’s a helpful list of over 50 books that speakers can read to become a better speaker. We’ve compiled this list of book recommendations by assessing the areas that speakers typically need inspiration or guidance. Many of these books will cross categories, and have great ideas that span from creating influential openings, to designing impactful slides.
See the list: “50 great books that every speaker should read”
10. Presenting around the world: Cross-cultural humour guide
Although non-exhaustive, this quick culture guide should give you a good idea of what is a go and what is a no in some major cultures from around the world.
Download the eBook “Presenting around the world: Cross-cultural humour guide”
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