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Not Comfortable Speaking at Events? Check Out This Helpful Resource

August 15, 2021November 20, 2014 by Deborah Edwards-Oñoro

Rows of red folding chairs in auditorium

Since 2007, I’ve been involved with organizing events, meetups, and conferences for web workers, user experience professionals, WordPress users and developers, and higher education professionals. One thing I’ve learned: finding speakers is challenging. Many people aren’t comfortable speaking. I’ve invited several hundred people over the years to submit proposals and speak at events. And heard… Continue reading Not Comfortable Speaking at Events? Check Out This Helpful Resource

On Speaking and Presentations

July 18, 2021September 8, 2014 by Deborah Edwards-Oñoro

Steve Tengler speaking at World Usability Day 2013

I didn’t realize how many speaking posts I’ve written until one of my blog readers sent me a thank you note this weekend. Continue reading On Speaking and Presentations

On Speaking for the First Time

August 14, 2021August 9, 2014 by Deborah Edwards-Oñoro

When I was in high school, I was terrified of speaking in public. I avoided it and deliberately chose not to take any group leadership roles for fear I would have to speak in front of a group of people.

So when I discovered I had to present a character study in my Great Books class, I worried for weeks.

I slept poorly, ate little, and obsessed over my talk. Continue reading On Speaking for the First Time

Not Comfortable Speaking at Events? Check Out This Helpful Resource

On Speaking and Presentations

On Speaking for the First Time

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