Picking a Good After Dinner Speaker July 27, 2010
Posted by janey in : business success , trackbackAny type of event can be bettered if an after dinner speaker is invited to present. Event planners love to use the services of a good after dinner speaker because they really help to end events on a positive, high note which results in a more memorable event for everyone concerned.
Events at which an after dinner speaker often features vary in genre from charity fundraisers to sports dinners to corporate gatherings but in all of these cases the aim of the speaker is the same. The after dinner speaker aims to ensure the event is memorable and finishes on a positive note. Some are better than others. There are some obvious things to look out for to identify a good motivational speaker and it is worth bearing them in mind when selecting one.
Even if the tone of the event is informative or educational, the after dinner speaker will not seek to lecture or bore their audience. Rather, a talented speaker will be able to educate an audience using humour and a light-hearted demeanour. The speech might be motivational or thought-provoking, but never boring.
A good after dinner speaker should liaise with events organisers to get the most of the lay-out and acoustics of the room. For example, having a clear view of the speaker is likely to result in a more interested audience. Planners might consider using cabaret-style seating arrangements to this end.
Captivating and keeping the audience’s interest is always the aim of any good after dinner speaker. Using anything from visual aids to real-life anecdotes can help here. it is also important that an audience gets the impression that the presentation is relevant to them. To this end, a good after dinner speaker will always make sure that their presentation is current by relating their topic to contemporary examples from recent news stories, for example.
Probably most important in the skills of an after dinner speaker is their ability always to end on a positive note. Even in the cases where subject matter of the presentation may have been less than happy, it is very important that there is a positive note to end on. Allowing the audience to leave on a positive note is what will help them remember your event in a positive way, making the difference between a success and a flop.
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