I am interested in what event organizers look for in their keynote speakers.
The cruise ship seminar leader is similar to a keynote speaker. S/he is the main banana in a series of 3, 4 or 5 lectures that will be delivered on a topic that was chosen by the cruise ship lines.
Nobody else will be talking about the same topic.
That means the cruise ship talker needs to be in top form.
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If I can know from industry professionals what they are looking for in keynote speakers, I can apply those lessons to my on-board presentations.
Here are 3 must-haves to deliver a powerful message:
1. Tells Personal Stories – that are interesting, relevant, include humor (but not jokes or off-color). When the speaker opens up, becomes vulnerable without being self-serving, it brings the crowd in.
2. Connects with listeners’ emotions – a great speaker can make the audience roar with laughter at one moment, shutter with anxiety the next, and tear up at the climax.
3. Sets the mood – A powerful speaker will get the audience excited, buzzing with anticipation at what is coming next, bright-eyed with eagerness at whatever twist or turn the talk might take.
Nobody said it would be easy to be a powerful speaker.
But, when speaking is done well, everyone says it’s really cool.
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