Portfolio of Keith ElderSpeaking - Your Presentation Was Selected - Now What
Created: 2019-01-19 by Keith Elder
Speaking - Getting Your Presentation Accepted
Created: 2019-01-18 by Keith Elder
Speaking - Getting a Headshot
Created: 2019-01-17 by Keith Elder
When you're applying to speak at an event, you'll need to submit two items; A picture of yourself, referred to as a headshot, and a bio. Those new to speaking may be tempted to reach for a photo they have on social media or another existing photo they can crop down. I'll admit I've done that in a pinch. However, nothing can take the place of a professional headshot.
Speaking - Coming Up With a Title
Created: 2019-01-16 by Keith Elder
There are two different options when it comes to your title. You can create the title first and write the talk to support it or you can wait to create the title after your outline and abstract are complete. This article describes how to create a title for your presentation.
Speaking - Writing a Bio
Created: 2019-01-15 by Keith Elder
When you're applying to speak at an event, you'll need to submit two items; A picture of yourself, referred to as a headshot, and a bio. When new speakers start writing their bio, they often find it difficult to get started. While they know the subject matter – themselves – very well, many find distilling their career down to a paragraph to be a challenging and daunting task. The longer and more prosperous your career, the more difficult. The art of a great bio hinges on including just the right amount of information. Less is more.
Speaking - Writing an Abstract
Created: 2019-01-14 by Keith Elder
Of the four artifacts required to submit a presentation to a conference, none of them is more scrutinized and discussed than the abstract. The acceptance of your presentation and the attendance of the session ride on the shoulders of your abstract. Event committees have a hard job, sifting through countless abstracts to pick the right mix for their conference, and the abstract provides them the only details they have to make a decision. It either makes or breaks your chance of getting selected.
Speaking - Practice, Practice, Practice!
Created: 2019-01-13 by Keith Elder
Have you ever been in a play, musical or played an instrument? Maybe you've never graced the stage to perform in any capacity, but you've probably seen others perform live. No matter the performance, they all have something in common - practice, practice, practice!
Speaking - Delivering a Powerful Presentation
Created: 2019-01-12 by Keith Elder
You've been selected and created an impactful presentation and now it's time to focus on delivering this story. There are many components that go into delivering a powerful presentation.
Speaking - Building a Powerful Presentation
Created: 2019-01-11 by Keith Elder
Now that we have an outline, it's time to start crafting our story. Stories are the most powerful delivery tool for information and the currency of human relationships.
Speaking - Building a Story
Created: 2019-01-10 by Keith Elder
Now that we have an outline, it's time to start crafting our story. Stories are the most powerful delivery tool for information and the currency of human relationships.
Speaking - Creating an Outline
Created: 2019-01-09 by Keith Elder
BNow that you've chosen a timeless, relevant topic, you're ready to start adding some structure. This doesn't mean you're ready to start creating slides. That's actually one of the last things you'll do. To build out the structure that will make your talk successful, start with an outline. This will include the key points that you'll use to tell your story. Once your outline's done, you'll be able to create a title and an abstract for your talk.
Speaking - Picking a Topic
Created: 2019-01-08 by Keith Elder
Before you can speak at a conference, you need something to say. Everyone has something valuable to say that can impact others, but sometimes it takes time to find your voice. Below, you'll find an easy-to-follow seven-step process for crafting your presentation topic.
Michigan State University Capstone Project 2018
Created: 2018-09-01 by Keith Elder
I developed and designed a capstone project for a team of students at Michigan State University entitled "Walter, you gotta go". For the fall semester of 2018 I met weekly with the students to support them in delivering the project for their final for the class. The students came to Quicken Loans and presented it technology in December of 2018.