Struggling to spark meaningful conversations in your public speaking community? Sharing expert insights is a proven way to inspire, educate, and engage members at all levels. Use these templates to deliver valuable advice from authorities in the field and motivate your group to share, reflect, and grow.
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Expert insights act as catalysts for community learning and motivation. When members see advice or opinions from respected figures in public speaking, it builds credibility and fosters a sense of trust in your community. These expert-driven prompts encourage thoughtful reflection and stimulate valuable discussions, as members naturally want to relate their own experiences or challenge conventional wisdom.
By inviting members to engage with or respond to an expert's perspective, you activate social proof and collaborative learning. Members feel encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, or seek clarification, which boosts participation and deepens the sense of belonging. These conversations help members internalize best practices and build confidence in their own public speaking journey.
Simon Sinek says people do not buy what you do, they buy why you do it. How does your purpose shape your speaking?
💡 Example: "Simon Sinek says people do not buy what you do, they buy why you do it. How does your purpose shape your speaking?"
Brené Brown emphasizes the power of vulnerability on stage. When did being vulnerable improve your talk?
💡 Example: "Brené Brown emphasizes the power of vulnerability on stage. When did being vulnerable improve your talk?"
Carmine Gallo says stories are your most powerful speaking tool. Share a time a story changed your audience's reaction.
💡 Example: "Carmine Gallo says stories are your most powerful speaking tool. Share a time a story changed your audience's reaction."
Nancy Duarte believes great presentations have a clear structure. How do you plan your speeches?
💡 Example: "Nancy Duarte believes great presentations have a clear structure. How do you plan your speeches?"
Chris Anderson from TED says to focus on one major idea. How do you ensure your main message is clear?
💡 Example: "Chris Anderson from TED says to focus on one major idea. How do you ensure your main message is clear?"
Julian Treasure highlights the importance of vocal variety. Do you practice changing your tone and pace while rehearsing?
💡 Example: "Julian Treasure highlights the importance of vocal variety. Do you practice changing your tone and pace while rehearsing?"
Amy Cuddy suggests power posing to boost confidence before speaking. Has body language ever helped your nerves?
💡 Example: "Amy Cuddy suggests power posing to boost confidence before speaking. Has body language ever helped your nerves?"
Tony Robbins believes energy is contagious. How do you keep your audience energized?
💡 Example: "Tony Robbins believes energy is contagious. How do you keep your audience energized?"
Maya Angelou said people will never forget how you made them feel. What emotions do you aim to evoke in your speeches?
💡 Example: "Maya Angelou said people will never forget how you made them feel. What emotions do you aim to evoke in your speeches?"
Julian Treasure lists listening as a top speaking skill. How do you listen to your audience during Q&A?
💡 Example: "Julian Treasure lists listening as a top speaking skill. How do you listen to your audience during Q&A?"
Garr Reynolds advises simplicity in slides. How many slides do you typically use for a 10-minute talk?
💡 Example: "Garr Reynolds advises simplicity in slides. How many slides do you typically use for a 10-minute talk?"
Patricia Fripp says start with a strong opening. What is your favorite way to begin a speech?
💡 Example: "Patricia Fripp says start with a strong opening. What is your favorite way to begin a speech?"
Les Brown believes you must be hungry for your message. What fuels your passion for public speaking?
💡 Example: "Les Brown believes you must be hungry for your message. What fuels your passion for public speaking?"
Nick Morgan says authenticity wins trust. How do you keep your delivery authentic?
💡 Example: "Nick Morgan says authenticity wins trust. How do you keep your delivery authentic?"
Garr Reynolds recommends rehearsing out loud. Do you practice in front of others or solo?
💡 Example: "Garr Reynolds recommends rehearsing out loud. Do you practice in front of others or solo?"
Nancy Duarte says contrast keeps audiences engaged. How do you use contrast in your presentations?
💡 Example: "Nancy Duarte says contrast keeps audiences engaged. How do you use contrast in your presentations?"
Jay Baer stresses the value of pausing. When has a well-timed pause added power to your speech?
💡 Example: "Jay Baer stresses the value of pausing. When has a well-timed pause added power to your speech?"
Chris Anderson says start with a question to spark curiosity. Have you tried this before?
💡 Example: "Chris Anderson says start with a question to spark curiosity. Have you tried this before?"
Carmine Gallo notes the best speakers practice empathy. How do you connect with your audience's needs?
💡 Example: "Carmine Gallo notes the best speakers practice empathy. How do you connect with your audience's needs?"
Brené Brown encourages embracing imperfection. Share a time a mistake led to a better talk.
💡 Example: "Brené Brown encourages embracing imperfection. Share a time a mistake led to a better talk."
Simon Sinek says clarity beats charisma. Do you focus more on clarity or delivery, and why?
💡 Example: "Simon Sinek says clarity beats charisma. Do you focus more on clarity or delivery, and why?"
Tony Robbins values physical movement on stage. How do you use movement to engage your audience?
💡 Example: "Tony Robbins values physical movement on stage. How do you use movement to engage your audience?"
Patricia Fripp stresses knowing your audience. How do you tailor your speech for different groups?
💡 Example: "Patricia Fripp stresses knowing your audience. How do you tailor your speech for different groups?"
Julian Treasure says silence can be powerful. When has a silent moment made your message stronger?
💡 Example: "Julian Treasure says silence can be powerful. When has a silent moment made your message stronger?"
Nancy Duarte highlights the importance of practicing transitions. What is your favorite transition technique?
💡 Example: "Nancy Duarte highlights the importance of practicing transitions. What is your favorite transition technique?"
Garr Reynolds says visuals should support, not distract. How do you select your images?
💡 Example: "Garr Reynolds says visuals should support, not distract. How do you select your images?"
Brené Brown believes courage comes before confidence. How do you find the courage to speak?
💡 Example: "Brené Brown believes courage comes before confidence. How do you find the courage to speak?"
Chris Anderson advises ending with a call to action. What is your favorite way to close a speech?
💡 Example: "Chris Anderson advises ending with a call to action. What is your favorite way to close a speech?"
Carmine Gallo suggests using three key points. Do you structure your talks around the rule of three?
💡 Example: "Carmine Gallo suggests using three key points. Do you structure your talks around the rule of three?"
Julian Treasure says our voice is our instrument. What vocal exercises help you prepare?
💡 Example: "Julian Treasure says our voice is our instrument. What vocal exercises help you prepare?"
Amy Cuddy recommends visualization before speaking. Do you imagine your success before taking the stage?
💡 Example: "Amy Cuddy recommends visualization before speaking. Do you imagine your success before taking the stage?"
Garr Reynolds says less text, more visuals. How do you balance words and images in your slides?
💡 Example: "Garr Reynolds says less text, more visuals. How do you balance words and images in your slides?"
Les Brown says your story can change lives. What is a story from your life you love to share?
💡 Example: "Les Brown says your story can change lives. What is a story from your life you love to share?"
Patricia Fripp believes in practicing with a timer. Do you rehearse with a time limit?
💡 Example: "Patricia Fripp believes in practicing with a timer. Do you rehearse with a time limit?"
Nick Morgan says to make eye contact with everyone. How do you connect with your whole audience?
💡 Example: "Nick Morgan says to make eye contact with everyone. How do you connect with your whole audience?"
Nancy Duarte highlights audience empathy. How do you research your listeners before a talk?
💡 Example: "Nancy Duarte highlights audience empathy. How do you research your listeners before a talk?"
Brené Brown says connection is why we are here. How has public speaking helped you connect with others?
💡 Example: "Brené Brown says connection is why we are here. How has public speaking helped you connect with others?"
Chris Anderson notes the value of being audience-centric. How do you adjust on the fly to suit your crowd?
💡 Example: "Chris Anderson notes the value of being audience-centric. How do you adjust on the fly to suit your crowd?"
Tony Robbins says repetition is the mother of skill. How often do you practice before a big event?
💡 Example: "Tony Robbins says repetition is the mother of skill. How often do you practice before a big event?"
Garr Reynolds suggests rehearsing with distractions. Have you ever practiced in a noisy environment?
💡 Example: "Garr Reynolds suggests rehearsing with distractions. Have you ever practiced in a noisy environment?"
Patricia Fripp says feedback is gold. Who do you ask for feedback after your talks?
💡 Example: "Patricia Fripp says feedback is gold. Who do you ask for feedback after your talks?"
Carmine Gallo recommends learning from other speakers. Who inspires your speaking style?
💡 Example: "Carmine Gallo recommends learning from other speakers. Who inspires your speaking style?"
To use these templates, pick an expert insight that aligns with your community's interests or current topics. Share a short quote or summary, and always add a call-to-action inviting members to discuss, reflect, or share their experiences. Rotate different experts and themes to keep the content fresh. Use visuals or tag relevant members to increase visibility and encourage replies.
On all platforms, keep posts visually engaging with formatting and, where allowed, images or short videos. Use platform features like polls, pinned posts, or tagging to drive more interaction. Tailor your introductions to the platform’s culture, whether it is formal (LinkedIn), conversational (Facebook), or short-form (Twitter/X, Slack).
An Expert Insight post shares a quote, summary, or viewpoint from a respected authority and invites community members to discuss or reflect.
Look for leaders in public speaking, TED speakers, authors, or coaches whose work aligns with your members' interests and challenges.
Aim for once a week or as part of your regular content mix to maintain engagement and keep discussions fresh without overwhelming members.
Tag active members, reply with your own thoughts, or rephrase the question to make it more accessible. Highlight insightful responses to encourage participation.
Yes, use them as icebreakers, in group discussions, or as prompts during Q&A sessions to spark audience interaction.
Including a call-to-action greatly increases engagement, but occasionally posting a thought-provoking quote without a CTA can also prompt reflection.
Yes, they are designed to be flexible and effective across forums, social networks, chat groups, and event platforms.