Speakers & Performers Team Member

Term: September 2020 – July 2021

Main Responsibilities

• Supporting with the curation of the speakers and performers for the events
• Supporting speakers through the coaching process
• Representing speakers towards the society
• Managing the mailbox
• Proactively keep the head informed on task progress
• Actively engage with the society

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to think creatively
• Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organised way
• Initiates action and takes responsibility
• Supports others and shows respect and positive regard for others in social situations
• Works well in situations requiring openness to ideas and experiences
• Be able to think analytically in order to get to the heart of complex problems and issues
• Communicates and networks effectively by relating to others in a confident and relaxed manner
• Manage university work and pressure from TEDxAstonUniversity

Knowledge

• Finding local talent (speakers and performers)
• How to motivate, coach and develop speakers and performers

Attitudes and Behaviours

• Have sensitivity to the speakers’ and performer’s situation
• Willing to engage in whatever way is needed
• Creative
• Positive
• Determined
• Conscientious
• Open to new experiences and ideas
• Proactive
• Altruistic
• Patient
• Flexible
• Resilient
• Active listening
• Eagerness to learn
• Reliable
• Disciplined