 Words from a fellow speaker
Hi, my name is Chris Lyons. I am a personal development speaker and fitness professional. I am up and coming in the speaking side of things but have learned alot in the short time I have been doing it. I guess the major number one point I could give from experience is: Do not speak from memory and do not worry about content because it just won't happen. You need to know your intention for each section in the seminar and tell stories to mark certain points, use metaphors and generally create a flowing discussion based on what message you intend to give, not the words you want to say.
Also, voice doesn't mean anything in seminars, Tony Robbins hazs a horrible voice but is one of the world's best speakers. As long as you engage people with humour, inspirational stories and point grabbing metaphors and have people interact and become part of the experience and not just subjects, they will forget your dentist drill voice and become your raving fans. I would focus more on the hard part, getting seats filled.
If anyone wants to know more about a program I am creating called super human, I would love to discuss it.
PS. Try joining a stand up comedy club or taking a class in stand up. This promotes on the spot wittiness when speaking and humor needs to be a part of every public speaking event.
Cheers.
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