How to Introduce a Keynote Speaker Without Embarrassing Yourself

It’s going to happen whether you like or not. It happens to all of us. At some point you are going to be asked to give a speaker introduction for a keynote speaker at an event. There is no escaping to this. The question is – What are you going to do? Today, I am going to give you a simple speaker introduction script to follow and our best tips for introducing a keynote speaker, but first…

I remember the first time I was asked to introduce a keynote speaker. I did the same thing you would do – I Googled “How to Introduce a Keynote Speaker Without Embarrassing Yourself”.

And I was surprised! There were very few articles about introducing a speaker. And most of them were not very helpful.

So I dug a little deeper and here’s what I found…

I found several well-written introductions by successful keynote speakers (and their teams). They had written the introductions for themselves. And many of them asked that the introduction be read word-for-word without additional commentary.

Speaker Introduction Tip #1 – Stick to the Script

At first, I wondered why they insisted that their script for introducing them as a keynote speaker be followed so closely. But as I reviewed the content of the introductions, I found that they included the necessary elements in the speaker introduction script to support the speaker’s expertise and experience and to prepare the audience for the speaker they were about to hear.

They were really good!

Since you’re here, it’s safe to assume your upcoming speaker didn’t give you a word-for-word speaker introduction script. So today, we’re passing our best tips for introducing a speaker on to you – so your keynote speaker introduction will be amazing!

Click here for everything you need to know about introducing speakers including speaker introduction scripts and 23 Tips to Introduce a Speaker Without Embarrassing Yourself.

This quick guide includes several speaker introduction sample scripts for you to edit immediately for your use.

Speaker Introduction Tip #2 – Speaker’s Script

The best tip is to ask the speaker if they have an introduction they want you to use. Most public speakers or keynote speakers will have an introduction prepared for you. If they do, do not try to be slick and ad lib. Most of us aren’t that talented.

Just stick to the script and you and your speaker will both come off looking like rock stars!

Speaker Introduction Tip #3 – Be Personal

It’s ok to be personal when introducing a speaker – even in a professional environment. People want to listen to someone they can relate to.

We always emphasize when we know the speaker well. And because we them well, we understand the value that they will bring to the event and the audience.

Click here for more tips and everything you need to know about introducing speakers including speaker introduction scripts and 23 Tips to Introduce a Speaker Without Embarrassing Yourself.

Once you download the guide and template and try it out, shoot me an email and let me know how it works for you. I’d love to hear how you are using it it improve your speaker introductions.