29.07.2024 • 13 Min.

Summary In this episode, Michael Seidl shares recommendations on how to become a tech speaker. He suggests starting with remote sessions to gain confidence and experience. Then, progressing to smaller on-site conferences before speaking on stage at larger events. He emphasizes the importance of feedback from the right people and learning from other speakers. Michael also encourages tech speakers to not be afraid of not knowing everything and to use feedback to improve their sessions. Takeaways Start with remote sessions to gain confidence and experience Progress to smaller on-site conferences before speaking on stage at larger events Seek feedback from the right people and use it to improve Learn from other speakers and observe their techniques Don't be afraid of not knowing everything and be open to different perspectives Sound Bites "Are you willing to do speaking in front of people?" "I prefer an on-prem session mainly. But for beginning, I think it's definitely better than going directly on stage to have a remote session." "The last step is to do it on stage. You will get a session or you try to get a session which is on-site, which is on stage, which is mainly a one-day conference or more." Chapters 00:00 Introduction: How to Become a Tech Speaker 00:30 Starting Small: Remote Sessions 04:19 Progressing to On-Site Conferences 09:02 Finding Conferences and Proposing Sessions 10:54 Embracing Imperfection and Feedback