326: How to write a compelling keynote speech - with Robbie Crabtree (ALL-STAR)

The Simplifiers Podcast

Do you need to write and deliver a compelling keynote speech soon? What about a sales pitch? Or do you need to formulate the words to really motivate and empower your audience? If yes, you’re in the right place.

My all-star special guest today is professional public speaker Robbie Crabtree and he’s simplifying how to write a compelling keynote speech. Writing a compelling speech takes skill, a bit of wit, and a mastery of the craft of storytelling.

Here’s how.

My all-star special guest today is Robbie Crabtree and he’s simplifying how to write a compelling keynote speech.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why it is important to sharpen your skills as a compelling communicator

• What he learned as an attorney that helped him become a better keynote speaker and communicator

• He reveals his “Performative Speaking” framework and how to create your “go-to” story for your keynote speech. Here are the secrets...

5 ingredients to a good story:

• identify your characters

• define their relationships

• describe the environment with all 5 senses

• create a conflict that needs to be resolved

• have a clear resolutions that ends the story with impact

4 stages of the “Performative Speaking” framework:

• adventure

• adversity

• triumph

• humor

• How to create emotion and captivate your audience in a compelling way

• …and ultimately, we talked about utilizing the power of video - what are some ways you can deliver a keynote speech (or tell your story) online, rather than in person?

Q: Are you ready to write a compelling keynote speech? If yes, this one is for you.

It’s time to #DoTheThing!

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/robbie-crabtree-write-a-compelling-keynote-speech-all-star-326