Getting Over Your Imposter Syndrome to Become a Conference Speaker
summary
Conference speaking accelerates careers: public talks lead to travel, networking and visibility, and one person reports giving over 100 talks and using speaking to advance jobs. Practical rules: CFPs open briefly so track deadlines monthly; write an abstract with an opening paragraph, abstract formula of 3–5 detailed bullets and a closing learning summary; keep titles to 3–7 words; craft a boastful bio; provide supporting material (blog post or a 5‑minute talk video); start preparing a month early, practice out loud, and expect rejections if abstracts lack detail.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Start
- 2:51Benefits
- 4:31Pick a Topic
- 6:19Calls for Proposals
- 9:07Starter Events
- 11:34My Abstract Formula
- 15:24Supporting Material
- 16:27Not Enough Detail
- 17:08Poorly written
- 18:56Get Organized
- 19:54Preparation
- 20:44Final Thoughts
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