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Looking for a good speaker?

What makes a good speaker?

Your event stands or falls with the right interesting speaker. But what should a good speaker actually meet? How do you choose the best speaker for your event, conference or theme day? That of course starts with the message you want to radiate with your event. Whether it is a regional small scale event or a large national conference. The overarching theme and the message remain just as important. The first step in hiring a good speaker is therefore: choosing someone who fits the theme.

An interesting speaker attracts an audience

In addition to that first step – a speaker with a message that ties in with the theme of the program – it is of course about the style of the presentation. A speaker knows how to convey a story in such a way that it really touches people. From personal experience, with humor, emotion and examples that are recognizable to everyone and surprising at the same time. A good speaker masters the art of adjusting his timing and pace to the audience. He senses the mood in the room and plays on it in such a way that people have the feeling that his story is about them and feel involved. Such a really good speaker with a valuable and interesting message works like a crowd magnet. The right speaker also contributes to people wanting to come to the event and also stay longer. And that in turn contributes to the impact that you make with the event.

What elements are important when booking a speaker?

  • Affinity with the theme: the more familiar you are as a speaker with the subject or with the underlying goal of the event, the more enthusiastic and convincing you can convey your story. An audience feels this involvement.
  • Emotion: an inspired speaker speaks with an appropriate emotion and conveys a feeling to the audience. So that people are not only entertained, but also touched.
  • Interaction: a speaker who only 'broadcasts' is tiring to listen to. Interaction with the audience keeps the audience actively involved and creates a pleasant dynamic with the audience.

 

A good speaker knows how to combine all these factors in the right way. Curious if Jaap Bressers can set the right tone for your event? Please feel free to contact usHe is happy to think along with you.