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Understanding the Need for Inclusion as Public Speakers
We already know that in the speaking world, inclusion refers to actively working towards creating a more diverse and welcoming environment, where all individuals feel valued, heard, and respected. As you already know if you’ve been reading these posts for a while, this concept of inclusion applies and impacts both speakers and audience members from all walks of life. As we’re wrapping up 2022 and slowly getting ready to settle into the new year, I thought it might be interesting to revisit the importance of understanding the need for inclusion as a speaking professional.
Creating an inclusive environment involves considering the diversity of the speakers and audience, as well as the content being presented. It means making a conscious effort to include speakers from a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and using language and examples that are inclusive, representative, and respectful of diverse groups. It also means encouraging participation and inclusivity among the audience, and providing accommodations for attendees with disabilities so they don’t feel left out of the conversation.
Inclusion is an important aspect of professional speaking because it helps to create a more engaging and meaningful experience for all attendees, and promotes diversity and representation within the speaking industry. By…
