College speaking opportunity
If you're wanting to be a professional speaker to college students, one of the largest collegiate conferences has just announced a Call for Speakers.
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Notes on the speaking business.
[Free Download] New "Speech Review Template"
How do you know if your speech is good enough? Have a presentation coming up and wondering if you're really prepared? Are you already speaking a bit but not...
[Q & A] Do speakers need to join the association(s) for their target audience?
One of the things I love about coaching people who want to get into professional speaking is that they ask great questions. This blog is a great example ...
How I got started in speaking: Part I
When I first started speaking to audiences in 1998, I knew only two things about speaking: (1) people had told me I had an inspirational, funny story of...
Tips how speakers select the right target industry
I received an email from someone this week who asked me how to select a target speaking industry. My response includes 3 crucial tips for aspiring speakers.
How to get speaking gigs in 2020
This time of year some meeting planners, conference organizers and executives are finalizing their last-minute Fall 2019 programs ... but most of them are...
Tips to create awesome speaker demo video
An event organizer looking to hire a speaker will want to see demo video.
3 tips to build your speaking business
After wrapping up my first week of complimentary coaching calls, the #1 question I received was, "How do I build a PAID speaking business?"
Welcoming Ron Ottavio as my "Chief of Staff"
I'm thrilled to announce that my speaking business will be growing with the addition of Ron Ottavio to the team. Ron will be serving as my "Chief of Staff"...
What I wish I did much earlier in my speaking...
Right now I'm in an Uber on my way to JFK airport. Heading back home to North Carolina after a speaking engagement at St. John’s University in New York. I...
3 deliverables meeting planners expect
I just got off the phone with an executive from one of the largest retailers in the United States about being the keynote speaker for their upcoming conference.
Becoming a more confident speaker
I've never met a successful speaker who didn't admit battling self-doubt at some point in their speaking career. Some have been brave enough to share with...
