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The term "Presenter" means anyone who
speaks to, or entertains an audience. Presenters fall
into many categories, from technical expert to superstar
entertainer. Following are brief descriptions of some
of the more general categories.
1. Professional Speaker
A professional speaker is a person whose main occupation
is speaking from the platform. Professional speakers
are hired to present information, educate, motivate,
inspire, and entertain. There are thousands of professional
speakers with varying degrees of proficiency.
2. Keynote Speaker
A keynote speaker is considered the main presenter and
will usually speaks for approximately fifty to ninety
minutes at a general session, dinner, or banquet. A
keynote speaker can be either a professional or non-professional
speaker.
Keynote Speakers fall into a variety
of subcategories. Some of them are:
a. Motivational: Speakers who get your
group enthused about themselves and your organization,
while providing a message that is thoughtful and useful.
A good motivator can make an impact by leaving an impression
that will last for months -- sometimes years.
b. Inspirational: Speakers who have
succeeded in life despite a variety of setbacks and
handicaps, or have accomplished something against great
odds. Such speakers will tell life stories which can
inspire your audience toward greater goals and accomplishments.
c. Educational: Speakers who can talk
on specific subjects in an educational, informative,
exciting, and often entertaining manner. Any of the
subjects that can be taught in a seminar or workshop
can be covered in a keynote address. However, not all
seminar speakers make exciting keynoters.
d. Celebrity: Well-known personalities
from the worlds of politics, sports, the media, entertainment,
or the arts who speak about their own specialties. Celebrities
are usually invited to speak because of their name value.
They add clout, interest and glamour to a meeting. A
celebrity can regale your audience with personal stories,
great ideas, or specific information. Several have poignant
messages and are also excellent speakers.
3. Seminar Leader
Seminar Leaders are experts on a particular topic. Their
objective is to educate and motivate an audience on
that subject. Their delivery is usually less dramatic
and more conversational than that of the keynoter. The
longer (1-3 hours) seminar format allows for more interaction
between the presenter and the audience. Seminar leaders
often use handouts, overhead projection, slides, and
Power-point visuals. Seminar leaders can easily work
with a relatively large audience. Many professional
keynote speakers also make excellent seminar leaders.
4. Workshop Facilitator
A workshop facilitator is similar to a teacher in a
school. These presenters usually work with smaller audiences
that allows for more individual attention. A facilitator
can provide guidance as participants practice using
newly acquired knowledge and skills. A facilitator can
lead the group through activities, exercises, and simulations
that allow them to probe, clarify, and relate the new
information to their own experience and workplace needs.
5. Trainers
Trainers are presenters who specialize in hands-on instruction
of a specific skill that will later be used by the participants
in their work. (e.g., typing, operating a piece of machinery,
learning a new computer program, sales techniques, or
leadership skills, etc.) Generally, trainers are hired
to teach employees at the organization's own facility
and only occasionally at a meeting or convention.
6. Industry Speaker
An industry speaker is someone who is an expert or has
a reputation in a particular industry or field. Industry
speakers rarely fall into the category of professional
speaker. The specific information they impart is usually
of special value only to a particular audience. Depending
on their position in the industry, and the relevance
and importance of their information, they may be invited
to present either as a keynoter or a seminar leader.
7. Entertainer
Entertainers are used mostly for general sessions, dinners,
banquets, parties, and special events. The right entertainment
in the right situation can contribute significantly
to the success of a meeting or conference. Entertainers
fall into many different categories. They can be either
musical or non-musical. They can be a single performer
or an act comprised of many. Entertainment can range
from classical attractions to variety acts, from dancers
to comedians, from magicians to political skits to full-blown
industrial show; the categories are endless. (See our
Entertainment Section).
8. Combination Program
There are a handful of professional entertainers who
are also excellent professional speakers. These few
not only entertain an audience but also educate them.
An entertainer's ability to captivate a sophisticated
audience with a great show while interweaving a powerful
and motivating message can make the difference between
a good meeting and a great one.
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