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Letting Go of Our Own Beliefs
My experience these past twenty years or so observing, working, and discussing with professional speakers around the world is that the vast majority of them are great at what they do. Not just good, but actually great. Masterful storytellers, with the uncanny ability to get their audience to eat out of the palm of their hands.
Over the years, these professionals have developed a world-class, much sought-after expertise. One that people are not only willing to pay for, but an expertise that fills up conference rooms, sells tickets, and changes lives.
They hone their skills, delivery, and message, to the point where it all becomes crystal clear, even to the neophyte. They develop a powerful, laser-focused message. Incredibly compelling stories. They share a vision of what could be that truly resonates with their intended audience. They lay out these aspirational paths. They become masters at making us want to follow them. In short, they become experts at creating the expected impact. They grow, in all senses of the term, to become true speaking professionals.
Unfortunately, even the most experienced speaking professionals covering topics like diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) still fall short, when it comes to offering truly inclusive experiences in their live, in-person, or virtual events. This is because accommodating audience members…
