Workshop: Diversity Speaker Training

Does the thought of speaking at a WordPress event intrigue you? This is a workshop for folks from underrepresented groups who are thinking about speaking at WordPress events, such as WordPress Meetups and WordCamps. The focus of this hands-on session will be to look at what has stopped you from speaking in the past and explore how to move past your fears, generate WordPress-related topics to give a talk on, boost your speaking confidence, and allow you to practice speaking in a safe space. At the end of the workshop you will have a few ideas for talks, an outline on one topic, a title, a pitch/proposal for applying to events, a bio, and a chance to practice speaking.

***You do NOT have to have any experience in public speaking. This workshop is for all levels of experience.

This workshop is for you if:

• You identify as being from an underrepresented group
• You’ve thought about speaking at Meetups or WordCamps but haven’t been able to think of a topic
• You think you don't know anything worth speaking about

We will cover:

• Why speak at WordPress events?
• Dispelling some myths about speakers/speaking
• Coming up with topics and choosing one
• Writing a meetup description or conference pitch
• Practice speaking in front of a group
• Coming up with a great title
• Writing your bio
• Writing the outline
• Practice giving a short talk

Accessibility

• The venue has elevators.
• Please do not wear scents. Many people are allergic or sensitive.