If you are interested in how to propose, prepare and give conference/meetup talks, and feeling good while doing it, here are some resources to help:
- how to come up with interesting ideas and write an abstract => suggestions from Julien Topçu: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_eUg7vnvlb8S6CF-XkDM_Es8St6xoyQq/view?usp=drivesdk
- how to define the target audience, tone and angle of a talk => summary from ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/share/6822f919-d804-8013-b03b-14afd6847e8a
- how to find speaking opportunities => https://humantalks.com/ (10-minute talks), https://www.meetup.com/ (local mini-conferences on various topics), https://developers.events/ (calendar of CFP (call for papers) of regular tech conferences)
- how to find speaking opportunities + get some (free) external coaching => https://craftsrecords.org/ (tell Julien Topçu I say "hi!")
- how to prepare the content of a talk => example of abstract + outline of my latest talk: https://github.com/adrienjoly/js-progressive-typing/blob/main/notes.md
- how to feel confident / at ease while giving a talk => advice on public speaking (incl. posture and preparation): https://www.followtribes.io/managers-startup-parler-public/