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\title{You Should Speak}
\subtitle{talks.edunham.net/lca2018/speak}
\author{$@$qedunham}
\institute{LinuxConf Australia}
\date{\today}
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\titlepage
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\section{Intro}

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\begin{quote}
I would like to show my respect and acknowledge the Traditional
Custodians of the Land, of Elders past and present, on which this meeting
takes place.
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\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Hi!}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item DevOps at Mozilla Research
\item 2016: 18 talks, 14 events
\item 2017: 9 talks, 7 events
\item 2018: 2 talks, 1 event so far
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Just Curious...}
Do you speak at events yet?
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Nope, don't want to
\item Nope, but might like to
\item Nope, can't get into an event
\item Yes!
\end{itemize}
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\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Just Curious...}
How do you feel about me giving this talk?
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Want to see me fail?
\item Want to see me succeed?
\item Want me to get on with it?
\end{itemize}
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\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Just Curious...}
What do you think I'm here to tell you?

Where did you get that idea?
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\frametitle{Outline}
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\section{Why speak$?$}

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\frametitle{It's good for you.}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Network and make friends
\item Demonstrate expertise
\item Change the community
\end{itemize}
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\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{It's good for your company.}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Reputation
\item Recruitment
\item Free marketing
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{It's good for the conference.}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Talks make the conf
\item More options means better schedule
\end{itemize}
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\subsection{Why not?}

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\frametitle{Money}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Local conferences
\item Scholarships
\item Sponsorships
\end{itemize}
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\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Contracts}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Carefully choose topics
\item Ask!
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Fear}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Do what you want to do.
\item You can't disappoint.
\item Theater, toastmasters
\end{itemize}
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\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{No Ideas}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Ask friends, colleagues, mentors!
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Time}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Your time is your own.
\item Others benefit from you speaking.
\end{itemize}
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\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Do what you want}
Turn ``Can't" into ``Choose whether to".
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\subsection{Places to speak}

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\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Your company
\item Meetups
\item Schools
\item Conferences!
\end{itemize}
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\section{Getting into a conference}

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\tableofcontents[currentsection]
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\subsection{Pick a topic}

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\frametitle{How to find a topic}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Keep an idea list.
\item Ask friends for ideas.
\item What do you want people to know?
\item What do you want people to do?
\item What do others ask you about?
\item What have you learned recently?
\item What delights you?
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Free topics}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item ``$\rule{2in}{0.15mm}$ 101"
\item ``How to contribute to $\rule{2in}{0.15mm}$"
\item ``How I build a $\rule{2in}{0.15mm}$ with $\rule{2in}{0.15mm}$"
\item ``Customizing "$\rule{2in}{0.15mm}$ for $\rule{2in}{0.15mm}$"
\item ``Lessons from deploying $\rule{2in}{0.15mm}$"
\item Deep dive into tech that's in the news
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Co-presenters$?$}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Confidence boost
\item Communication costs
\end{itemize}
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\subsection{Pick a conference}

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\frametitle{Find conferences}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Keep a CFP calendar
\item Ask friends
\item Search for specialized conferences
\item Search for general conferences
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Choosing your conference}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Target audience$?$
\item Speaker compensation$?$
\item Rules and enforcement$?$
\item Location and dates$?$
\item Previous years' talks$?$
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Know your selection committee}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Prior abstracts
\item This year's theme
\item Are they opinionated$?$
\item What do they want to see$?$
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Write an abstract}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Ask a question
\item Tell a story
\item Show fluency
\item Draw the right audience!
\item Promise the content you'll deliver.
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Write a bio}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Share qualifications
\item Show fluency
\item Pronouns optional
\end{itemize}
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\subsection{Apply a lot}

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\frametitle{How to apply}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Visit CFP website before due date
\item Maybe log in
\item Paste bio and abstract
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Get Rejected}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Everyone does.
\item Keep trying.
\item Try being on a papers committee!
\end{itemize}
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\section{Writing your talk}

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\tableofcontents[currentsubsection]
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\subsection{Aggregate}
\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Gather content}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Notecards
\item Lists
\item Brainstorm!
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Research}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Search and read
\item Interview experts
\item Hands-on trial and error
\item Document and cite results
\end{itemize}
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\subsection{Organize}
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\frametitle{Organize your ideas}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Tell a story
\item Beginning, middle, end
\item Conflict, resolution
\item Use fiction writing resources
\item Toss what doesn't fit
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Topic ordering}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Graph knowledge dependencies
\item Break into cycles
\item ``Trust me, we'll come back to this"
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{What did your abstract promise?}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Answer a question
\item Tell a story
\item That's what people came for.
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Transitions and flow}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Storytelling
\item Conversational feel
\item "Why are they saying this$?$"
\item Avoid missing content
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Repeat key points}
My rule:
\begin{itemize}
\item Pick top 3 takeaways
\item Touch on each 3x
\end{itemize}
My takeaways:
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Give your talk a chance
\item Deliver on your abstract's promises
\item Make your talk flow
\end{itemize}
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\section{Making Slides}

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\tableofcontents[currentsection]
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\subsection{Content}

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\frametitle{Text slides}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Stand-alone
\item Risks boredom
\item Don't read!
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Images}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Looks pretty
\item Needs notes or blog post
\item Cite your sources
\end{itemize}
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\subsection{Tools}

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\frametitle{Slide tools}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Keynote
\item reveal.js
\item LibreOffice Impress
\item Beamer
\item Hieroglyph
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Version Control}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Commit early and often
\item Render slides from text
\item Push for a backup
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Put slides online}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item License
\item archive.org
\item Publish before presenting
\item URL in slides
\end{itemize}
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\subsection{Dangers}

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\frametitle{Bad Slides}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Distracting GIFs
\item Broken audio
\item Speillng Erors
\item Professionalism
\end{itemize}
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\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Taunting the Demo Gods}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Pre-record ``live" demos
\item Fall back to show and tell
\end{itemize}
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\subsection{Accessibility}

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\frametitle{Accessible slides}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Contrast
\item Font size
\item Seizures
\item Distraction
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Portability}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Text version
\item PDF version
\end{itemize}
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\frametitle{Accessible presentation}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Use spoken words
\item Use written words
\item Dyslexic, Blind, Deaf, ESL
\end{itemize}
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\section{Rehearsing}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\tableofcontents[currentsection]
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\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Plan timing}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Talk slot length
\item Allocate time to sections
\item Will you take questions$?$
\item Questions during, or after$?$
\end{itemize}
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\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Record yourself}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Phone or Audacity
\item Listen
\item Note bad speech habits
\item Note content flow
\item Pausing is OK.
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Make changes}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Speaker notes
\item Topic order
\item Timing
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Get Feedback}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Rehearse for a friend
\item Rehearse for an expert
\item Content feedback
\item Presentation feedback
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Feature Freeze}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item 2 rehersals before talk
\item Route around bad slides
\item Reduce onstage stumbles
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Rehearse realistically}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Dress the part
\item Use a projector
\item Rubber ducky audience
\item Any drugs
\end{itemize}
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\section{Conferencing}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\tableofcontents[currentsection]
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\subsection{Funding}
\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Work with employer }
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Training budget$?$
\item Marketing budget$?$
\item Emphasize benefits
\item Ask early
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Alternate funding}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Scholarships
\item Speaker compensation
\item Combine with vacation
\item Ask the internet
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\subsection{Logistics}
\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Housing}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Hotel$?$
\item Airbnb, couchsurfing, use transit
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Registration}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Free rego for speakers
\item Subsidized travel/hotel$?$
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Your badge}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Name
\item Pronouns
\item Talk slots
\item You decide!
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Pack your bags}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Comfy shoes
\item Medication
\item Heavy bags vs sink laundry
\item Demos$?$
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\section{Presenting your talk}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\tableofcontents[currentsection]
\end{frame}


\subsection{Before your talk}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Use speaker perks}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Speaker lounge
\item Speaker dinner
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Dress the part}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Casual or professional outfit
\item Comfy shoes
\item Clip-on mic
\item You'll be on a stage
\item There'll be photos
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Human maintenance}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Medications
\item Caffeine
\item Snack
\item Bathroom
\item Water
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\subsection{On stage}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Intro}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item When to ask questions
\item How to tweet
\item Where to get slides
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{The Talk}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Do what you practiced
\item Don't rush
\item You've got this
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Technical Difficulties}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Stay calm
\item Everything Breaks
\item How will the audience feel?
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\subsection{Questions}
\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Optional}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item ``Email me"
\item ``Ask on IRC"
\item ``Ask on the list"
\item ``Only questions about..."
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{``I don't know"}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Watch others say it
\item ``But to find out, I would..."
\item ``I can introduce you to an expert"
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\section{After the conference}

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\tableofcontents[currentsection]
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\frametitle{Enjoy your success}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item Publish slides and notes
\item Brag on blog, resume, LinkedIn
\item Follow up with audience
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

\begin{frame}[fragile]
\frametitle{Get Compliments}
\begin{itemize}[<+(1)->]
\item People know you now!
\item Positive feedback
\end{itemize}
\end{frame}

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For more resources:

\url{github.com/edunham/slides} README
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\titlepage
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