Talk Show

Are there times when you wish that you had a forum to share your views?  In this age of social media, you can post things to Facebook and Twitter.  However, those avenues might not provide everything you need to broadcast your insight.  Blogs and podcasts allow you some flexibility on how to present your content.   All of these options give you the opportunity to host your own talk show.  You see others do it on television or hear them on the radio.  While you may not think of your effort as a talk show, it can serve the same purpose.  When you have a topic, a guest, and an audience, you have the building blocks to produce your show.

Select topics that provoke thought and generate conversation.   You don't have to be an expert on the subject.  Be informed enough to ask the right questions and establish a dialogue.  It's okay if you don't have all of the answers.  Raise awareness to encourage others to learn more.

If you can have an actual conversation with your guest, it adds authenticity to your show.  However, you might not always have access to the people you want to feature. You can use books or articles, previous interviews, and other published works to present the views of others.  Always give credit to your source.  Some of the best guests may not be well known individuals.  Use your platform to showcase new voices and perspectives. 

Your audience will often be determined by the topic and guest.  Don't worry that everyone may not get the "it" that you have in mind.  They don't have to get "it".  They just need to get something from your effort.  When you allow people to be active participants in what you are doing, they will often receive more value from it. 

Leave a comment and share the topic, guest, or audience that you will focus on this week.