Grant Baldwin and Michael Port hosted a Facebook Live to talk about what speakers can do to take advantage of the extra time during quarantine to improve their value as a performer. During the live stream, Grant and Mike discuss: This is the time to be working on your talk “Either it will pass or I will pass." Best practices for wearing glasses on camera Surviving as a speaker in the midst of a crisis Why speakers can’t afford to be average Everything you do as a performer must be transformational How the expected quality for speakers will increase What speakers should be working on right now How speakers can maximize the gift of time during quarantine Why using live events as rehearsals is a mistake What deep work looks like for speakers Mapping out an effective rehearsal process Reinventing your speech in ways you never imagined Asking specific questions when it comes to feedback How to scale your choices from good to great Using a mystery box visual to raise the stakes for your audience The risk of failing to deliver on the promise your performance makes Why Michael retired from keynoting How to wisely leverage the trust you earn from an audience to enrich their experience What Pixar considers a “perfect” film Crafting a transformational experience for your audience Are virtual events merely a temporary fix or a lasting trend? The challenges events face in replicating the impact of in-person trade shows online Advice for speakers to keep their head in the right space Making sure you continue to support your network of colleagues and clients The #1 most important factor in booking more paid speaking gigs Creating a productive work environment Incrementally improving your speech 5 minutes at a time And more EPISODE RESOURCES Heroic Public Speaking Steal the Show, by Michael Port The Successful Speaker, by Grant Baldwin Got questions? Send them in here Email me! Subscribe on iTunes, and leave us a rating or review