Here's how you can stay updated and keep learning as a late-career public speaker.

Tech has come to stay, integrating a seamless flow into what we do makes us efficient and that includes our Public Speaking engagements. It is true, those who use tech will replace those who do not. Imagine a tool which can provide a smooth audiovisual experience for your audience sidelined only because we have no idea that such tool exists. Modern can sponsor memorable, tech can mean classic, upgrading ourselves is extremely important.

- Embrace technology as a tool to enhance your public speaking skills and reach a wider audience. - Explore online platforms and tools for virtual presentations, webinars, and interactive sessions. - Stay updated on the latest tech trends in public speaking to stay relevant in the digital age.

Most people believe that hardcore networking is somewhat an endeavor for extremely sparky people, but it’s not. Being able to connect with people within the dexterity of our expression and speech is a skill of the century. Leveraging on events and meeting people in their elements to foster collaborations and birth innovations can sponsor lifelong developments. Going out of our ways on conferences, tours and events are not a waste of time and resources, they’re perhaps one of the best ways to learn what will never be taught in the classroom.

- Build a diverse network of fellow public speakers, event organizers, and industry professionals. - Attend conferences, workshops, and networking events to connect with like-minded individuals. - Collaborate with other speakers to share insights, experiences, and opportunities for growth

Readers are leaders; as cliche as that sounds, it is eternally true. Readers can also be great writers because it expands their minds, which in-turn mean that good readers and writers will most of the times be good speakers. If your public speaking skill is crawling, you might just be found wanting in any of those. Practice, practice, practice.

Read books, articles, and blogs on public speaking, communication, and related topics to stay informed and inspired. - Explore a variety of genres and perspectives to broaden your knowledge and creativity. - Continuously seek new ideas and insights to enhance your speaking skills and engage your audience.

Dedicate time each day to practice your public speaking skills through rehearsals, workshops, or recording sessions. - Seek feedback from peers, mentors, and audience members to improve your delivery and presentation style. - Regular practice will help you build confidence, refine your message, and stay sharp as a late-career public speaker.

Whether you're new to public speaking, or a seasoned public speaker, it's crucial to stay up-to-date. No one wants to see the same slides or hear the same use case everytime you step on stage. Getting the opportunity to speak is the easy part; keeping audience engaged time after time is the hard one. Read. Network. Chat with those who've attended your sessions and see what resonates. Rinse and repeat.

Explore reverse mentorship to keep up to date. People who are younger than you, different from you, less experienced than you mau offer a completely new perspective and insight into new trends and ways of doing things. Learning this way can be mindblowing and inspirational. This said, if you are to do this, you need to ensure your curiosity is switched on to full, that your mind is open to growth and new ideas and that you leave your ego aside. Easier said than done, but if you are willing to try, the impact is massive.