Although the soft squeal of a microphone can evoke many emotions, it is a great place to be if you want to hear someone speak about any topic. This is the day to celebrate those who stand on stage and talk about any topic. Help them celebrate Professional Speakers Day today by learning something!

This day could be said to have originated when people began listening to each other. Since the beginning of time, we have been a race capable of learning. Part of this is listening to other people’s stories and learning from them. This is the true heart, or perhaps a better word! Professional Speakers Day is the ability to share a lesson with us using only the spoken word. It doesn’t matter if someone is speaking about debt relief or someone talking about faith and how it has helped them.

Perhaps it’s the speakers who are trying to show us how to fold an origami-style crane or disassemble a combustion engine. Each speaker is helping us to learn something new. The hardest part is explaining how to do it with the words they speak. Sometimes there are photos to help, but the majority of the work is done using only spoken words and a microphone.

Find a few speakers and go to their events or seminars. Perhaps you can speak on your own personal difficulties and the way that you have overcome them. It is difficult to give advice in such a setting. Many people are unable to do so. No matter what your ability, you might be able to find someone who can help you and thank them for sharing their knowledge and courage. You can also use the knowledge gained from listening to a speaker many people think it is enough to say thanks, knowing that they helped someone in some way. However, speaking in front of a group about something that they struggle with can be empowering. This helps them to do better. Listen to their stories and give them a round of applause.