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Advice for getting started speaking at conferences:
Don’t be afraid to throw your hat into the ring. “I have nothing new to say, it’s all been covered” is a myth that I hear beginners perpetuate as a way to talk themselves out of speaking. It's not true.
blog.pythonlibrary.org/2019/01/21/pyd…
Don’t be afraid to throw your hat into the ring. “I have nothing new to say, it’s all been covered” is a myth that I hear beginners perpetuate as a way to talk themselves out of speaking. It's not true.
blog.pythonlibrary.org/2019/01/21/pyd…
What an audience is genuinely interested in is your unique perspective, your story, and the way you tell it. Storytelling is as much a part of a great talk as technical knowledge.
@brandon_rhodes is one of the best storytellers in our community, and his talks are a great resource for becoming familiar with the technique.
You can watch them here: youtube.com/results?search…
You can watch them here: youtube.com/results?search…
Lastly, don’t be afraid of rejection. Submit as many CFPs as you can. Always ask for feedback on rejected talks, and use those suggestions to improve your proposals and try again at other events. Rejection stings, but don’t take it personally.
Dust yourself off and try again.
