Good to see you here. And this is the big driving purpose here at LiveYourTalk: to help speakers bring truth, fun, and artistry to their audiences through thoughtful speechwriting.
Services for speakers with big ideas:
speechwriting, speech content editing, & delivery training
- Option 1 — for new or established keynote speakers seeking original or re-structured speech content
LiveYourTalk provides writing and editing services for your keynote or signature speech content. Our preferred process is deconstructive in nature and at many points, gives you the client, the chance to be your own audience and study your content in different ways. This can occur by reading comparison drafts, listening to audio or video read-alouds in mock rehearsals, and studying your own voice too is central of course. It’s an incredible and intensive experience where clarity for and resonance with your audience is the end game. Achieving clarity that resonates your unique point of view takes ample listening on LiveYourTalk’s part (as in, your speechwriter’s part!) – observing you, hearing you, and reading your work. - Option 2 — for speakers seeking content feedback for assembled presentations (for in-person rehearsal or a recorded video)
LiveYourTalk provides content reviews and development plans for already crafted, full length presentations — as well as assessments of video recordings that you wish to submit for assessment and development feedback. - Option 3 — for emerging speakers wanting to ascertain, develop, and test their point of view
LiveYourTalk provides storytelling and conversation audits that can then shape original speech content. This process includes: intensive interviewing of you (by LiveYourTalk), key messaging, and thematic assessment of your potential speech content. LiveYourTalk works with you on speech direction, and provides draft samples of core message plus opening/closing arcs. This collaboration is great for people broaching new audiences but are unsure how to position themselves as a public speaker, especially in regard to content. Clarifying your unique perspective and context is everything. - Option 4 — for speakers wanting to energize or strengthen their stage presence
LiveYourTalk values resonant delivery technique and theatre training. Certainly this aspect of presentation can be involved in how we work together. LiveYourTalk also provides rehearsal and delivery training for ready-made presentations which LiveYourTalk did not originate or edit.
This can take time, depending on your ultimate speech content goals.
But it leads to tremendous reward if we both commit to a certain approach and empathize with your audience’s overall needs.
How can LiveYourTalk support your growth as a public speaker?
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Email Jill (at) liveyourtalk (dot) com
Hi there, I’m Jill Foster, founder of LiveYourTalk and lead speechwriter here social tech and startup folk.
Is this scenario familiar to you?
You’re gearing up for your next speech:
& you know you have great insight and expertise to impart.
but you aren’t sure how to best organize or write your presentation.
& at this point, you seek an expert …but also an eager beaver linguist, a speechwriter who can listen to your expertise, your best stories, and assemble all into precise and purposeful remarks that convey the right meaning to your audience?
That scenario is a compelling crossroads.
And as a speechwriter and editor, it’s a favorite tipping point in the process at LiveYourTalk.
It’s where the speaker deepens their empathy for their audience and triggers an inner understanding that says: “I need and want to get clearer for the sake of my listeners.”
I’m happy to help.
Here’s a commonly asked question:
“What if I already have ideas for a speech and just want help with delivering them on stage?”
Sounds great! Energized, sincere, and confident delivery influences how an audience responds to your message. But before there is any externalized voice given to a speech, there is some sort of storytelling intent that needs to be crafted…words & ideas that need to be precisely selected and sequenced. That’s always a core interest here at LiveYourTalk.
So in working with you on your speech — we’re glad to offer insight about stage delivery technique that accentuates your authentic best. But we always have your back too for your content’s precision and overall structure. Content structure can make or break your intended meaning for your speech
Here’s how this plays out (and here’s how clients have described their experience here too):
We work together to frame your big ideas with precision, structure, and your distinct expression. Sure, there’s a process along the way. But our core goal? -Is to engage your audiences clearly, directly, and creatively with well-written and well-structured presentations. LiveYourTalk advises on media deck content but the primary interest is ensuring cohesive meaning and relevance drive your speech material.
Look forward to talking with you. And I (Jill) along with the greater LiveYourTalk team wish you (and the audiences you serve) every good thing.
Contact
Twitter.com/JillFoster
Linkedin.com/in/JillFoster
Phone (202) 203 0255
Email Jill (at) liveyourtalk (dot) com
Location Washington, DC region
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