At a recent networking meeting, the M.C., a very bright, capable woman and an excellent speaker, was outlining the program, highlighting the events and speakers we were going to hear from. She knew how to use humor to liven up her laundry list of information and all was going along swimmingly, until the moment came to introduce the first speaker. And then she said, "So, without further ado, please welcome..." and gave the speaker's name.

What's wrong with that?", you might ask.

Nothing... or a lot. It depends what kind of speaker you want to be.

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You've been invited to speak at a major virtual event to a group you've never spoken to before. They heard you were knowledgeable, you come recommended by someone they respect, and they're asking you to be one of the featured speakers. It's a great opportunity. There are other speakers on the agenda, some of whom are famous, or at least more well known than you are. It's a compliment to you to appear on the same screen with these people. You should be thrilled at the opportunity, right?

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