Leanne on Demand Daily with Leanne Hughes 🌴67. How to craft a killer keynote speech feat. Alan Weiss (Weekend Rewind)
We’re rewinding just two days because I recorded this episode earlier this week and absolutely loved it. Honestly, it’s one of my favourite Talk the Walk episodes with Alan Weiss.
Alan has being inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame, which is a pretty big deal.
He’s a legend in the speaking world, and in this episode, he shares a wealth of wisdom on crafting a killer keynote speech.
I deliver keynotes myself, and I walked away with so many insights. If you’re a speaker—aspiring or seasoned—this is a must-listen!
What You’ll Learn:
✅ The real role of a keynote speaker (and what most people get wrong)
✅ The three types of speakers—buyer, audience, and speaker-centric (which one are you?)
✅ The 60/30/10 keynote formula and why 60% of Alan’s keynotes stay the same
✅ Why slides can kill your keynote (and what to do instead)
✅ The best way to hook your audience in the first 90 seconds
✅ How to structure your talk using point, story, and social proof
✅ What separates a forgettable keynote from a killer one
✅ How to handle tough crowds and keep engagement high
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