Steps to Speak
Come Up With A Topic To Talk About
Know a lot about a topic (the moon, social justice, etc.) then approach us about it. If you’re approved, put together a TED-Talk style and length presentation and get ready to speak!
Fill Out The Form In The Link Above
Reach out to us to let us know you’d like to speak and we’ll get the gears in motion. We’ll evaluate the topic and get back to you.
Await Confirmation And Get Trained
We’ll let you know if you event topic is something we’ll take on and get you trained on how to speak – including pro-tips on how to best engage your audience.
What Speaking Entails
Public Speaking
You will be speaking in front of 15-50 people, so steel your nerves and rehearse your presentation if needed. Brush up on some public speaking and storytelling tips so that you avoid common public speaking mistakes.
Interesting Topic
Leadership will evaluate your topic to ensure that it’s interesting, but a lot of what makes the topic interesting is delivery. Watch TED Talks or even “Smartypants” from Dropout presentations to see how the pros do it.
Preparedness
Make a PowerPoint or other presentation if needed, come up with a title and description for your talk, and get a good headshot of yourself then send all of that to SA Leadership. Be prompt on the day of the Assembly and let Leadership know if you can’t make it.
Co-operation
Be in constant, clear communication with Leadership and ask for help or direction as needed. We want you to do a good job up on stage as much as you do, so don’t hesitate to work with us to ensure that you have everything you need.
What It Means to Speak At The Assembly
The Assembly is the main event and our namesake! You’re the one who makes it worth coming out to the Assembly at all – no pressure. Just be your interesting charismatic self and the rest will flow smoothly. We’ll take care of all the rest that happens before and after you get up on stage.
Speaking at the Assembly is a big job, but it’s thanks to speakers like you that we can make Sunday Assembly run smoothly. We appreciate all that you do!
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