What Makes A Great Talk?

The art and science of great talks.

Our team gives a lot of thought as to what makes a great talk and we spend a lot of time researching and finding the right people to give those talks at The Lesbian Conference. While doing research I recently came upon this interesting TED Talk given by Nancy Duarte in November 2011 entitled ‘The secret structure of great talks’.

It’s a must view if you have to give a presentation or talk of ANY kind. It’s also a must view if you are thinking you want to someday share your story with others. Enjoy the presentation and here are a few of the quotes from the talk that stand out.

‘An idea is powerless if it stays inside of you’ 

‘If you communicate an idea in a way that resonates, change will happen’

‘The way that ideas are conveyed the most effectively is through story’

And should you want to share your story with The Lesbian Conference attendees, please submit your speaker application online.

Have a good day and enjoy all the stories that come your way as you live your week. Draw people towards ‘what could be’ as you share your stories.

All the best,

Sandra Sick

Executive Director, The Lesbian Conference