Wake Up Call: How to communicate your passion or expertise to a live audience
BCI Webinar
The prospect of standing in front of a crowd or communicating online via a webinar can be an intimidating prospect.
As a journalist, Sean Wilson has had to school himself over the years to overcome this inbuilt anxiety and it has been rewarding to communicate his passion for cinema to those who want to listen.
These opportunities have taken many forms, such as a live Q&A with guests in front of a cinema crowd, or a brief intro to a film to lots of genre fans.
The important thing is that a sense of passion and enthusiasm radiates through. This can go a long way towards engaging a live audience, and the end result has been a strong sense of personal growth.
In this webinar, Sean will discuss his experience, outlining what he’s done to get crowds on side, and why others should be inspired to do the same.
Bristol Creative Industries members can register here
This webinar is exclusively for BCI members. It’s one of many benefits you get by joining the community.
Not a BCI member? Read more about the benefits and join here.
This webinar is for those who are interested in public speaking and want to learn more about the mechanics of it, such as projection, and speaking to a group of people in a conversational yet informative manner. It will also inspire people who like the idea of public speaking but are maybe hesitant about doing it.
Sean is a Bristol-based journalist, writer, author and podcaster with a specialism in cinema and soundtracks. With more than 15 years experience in print and digital media, including the likes of Bristol’s Watershed cinema, Curzon, Cineworld and the BBC, he is also the author of The Sound of Cinema, an academic analysis of soundtrack music.
> Connect with Sean on LinkedIn
The online sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, and allow BCI members to share their knowledge with fellow members.
The webinars are a 15/20 minute presentation followed by a 10/15 minute Q&A. The sessions are a mix of expert tips and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.
The webinars are exclusively for BCI members. They are one of many benefits you get by joining the community. Not a BCI member? Read more about the benefits and join here.
Please get in touch with Dan if you’re a BCI member and you’re interested in presenting on a future webinar.
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