When giving a Tiny Talk, we ask that you avoid directly telling people what to believe, how they should think or how they should act.
While self help tips, motivational speeches, political takes and promotional messages are welcomed at a variety of other public speaking events and online platforms, Tiny Talks is not one of them. Instead, we simply ask that you focus on telling your story, and telling the audience the truths you’ve derived from it, without trying to force that truth on them.
In doing this, we hope to create an atmosphere that allows our audience to feel safe about opening up their minds and hearts to new ideas, interests and experiences because they want to, not because they feel pressured to.
NOTE: please do not to include any promotional messages in your talk. This can be off-putting in this atmosphere and can ruin the vibe. However, Jon will most likely be happy to give something a shoutout after you finish / before the next speaker is introduced (which will help your plug land better, given that it’s not coming directly from you).
NOTE #2: on a similar note, please do not bring promotional materials to handout at our event (i.e. business cards, flyers, etc.).