Cross posted at Smartblogs for Education
Have you ever been inspired by a great conference keynote speech? A workshop presenter that your school or district hired? Do you want to share your ideas, be useful to others, and make some extra money?. Have you ever wondered how that could be you some day?
Well, it can, but it takes time to position yourself to take your show on the road. Below are some suggestions taken from what I’ve seen work for successful speakers and professional development providers.
1 - Know what you want to be known for
Pick your focus. There should be just be one or two things you are known for as the go-to person. This should guide your identity in all your profiles/bios and there should be keywords that you use that become tied to who you are and what you stand for.
2 - Engage on Twitter
2 - Engage on Twitter
Find other people doing your work and who are the audience that would invite you to speak. Know popular hashtags and chats. There is a big community of education thinkers and doers out there who might help you brainstorm. Put the topics you are passionate about in your bio using the hashtags you care about most. This way when someone searches a hashtag, they’ll find you. For example, if #BYOD (bring your own device) ) is your thing, use that in your bio. People can find you when they search for those knowledgeable in your area. You can see what that looks like here.
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