For many people, the thought of standing up in front of a crowd of people and making a presentation or delivering a speech fills them with nothing but dread.
Just think – that sea of faces all looking up at you in expectation… the horror!
But for those who pursue a career in public speaking it can be the exact opposite: a thrill and something you relish as it gets the adrenaline pumping.
Public speaking can be an exciting opportunity to share your experience and knowledge. It means you get to travel around delivering your presentations, and meet new people. No two audiences will be the same so there’s no risk of feeling like it’s just another boring day in the office.
With its unpredictable nature though can also come the possibility of things going wrong, especially when technology is involved! Even despite all your preparation, unforeseen things can happen: presentation slides might not display properly or you could have issues with audio quality, all of which can be frustrating for you and distracting for your audience.
So what should every speaker never leave home without? FSTL have come up with our top 3 gadgets that make the grade every time.
Your very own slide advancer
This keeps the advancing of your slides under control, and if you have your own, you won’t need to worry about moving your slides along. It simply works by plugging into a USB port on the compute and then you’re able to control your slides by remote control. It’ll mean you have the freedom to move around the stage whenever it takes your fancy!
Your presentation on a USB flash drive
In most cases you’ll have been asked by the event organiser to send your presentation in advance, which is all very well until you find your file has corrupted… Having your own backup presentation can be a lifesaver!
Display adapters
Depending on where you’re delivering your presentation, you might need to take your own laptop to display your slides. We’d recommend always having different adapters packed with you such as HDMI and VGA to ensure you have all angles covered.
Whatever the type of event, and whatever happens within the presentation, FSTL can be on hand to provide the perfect transcription service. Transcribing the presentation means the content can be called upon again and again. Whether it’s a key note speech, a media briefing or a conference, transcribing a presentation is a valuable addition.
Posting the transcription on your website, for example, and using social media channels to promote it, can help you reach a much wider audience and achieve a much greater impact. It’s a great way for you to generate as much publicity as possible.