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Work with Kevin.

Coaching for speakers who are good in the room and ready to build the business behind the talk, from someone who has spent more than 25 years doing exactly that.

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Kevin on stage, seen from behind, facing a full ballroom audience
The view Kevin works toward with every speaker he coaches.
CSP: NSA Certified Speaking ProfessionalAS: Toastmasters International Accredited Speaker

One of only nine people worldwide to hold both.

years on stage
25+
audiences
1,500+
people reached
1M+

Featured on

  • TEDxWakeForestU
    TEDx talk
  • TEDxCapeMay
    TEDx talk
  • Toastmaster magazine
    January 2023 feature
  • The Toastmasters Podcast
    Episode 220

Kevin has spoken for

640+ corporate · 420+ higher education · 180+ associations · 260+ K-12 and youth audiences

  • Bank of America
  • Prudential
  • Toshiba
  • Anheuser-Busch
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • U.S. Air Force
  • National Association of Realtors
  • Duke University
  • Purdue University
  • Michigan State University
  • The University of Texas at Austin

Coaching options

Choose the best path for your speaking goals.

Coaching in 1:1, group and online formats. Kevin can also customize coaching to work with your budget.

  • Paid to $peak On Demand

    Online course and webinar series

    $497

    One-time payment

    Format
    Self-paced online
    Best for
    Flexible, affordable learning at your own pace

    Includes

    • Video training modules
    • Templates, tools and resources (The Vault)
    • Tip sheets and downloadable guides
    • The Paid to $peak Online Course
    • Ongoing email support
    • Access to future updates
    • Bonus: the PAID to $PEAK book, eBook and print
    See the details

  • Group coaching

    The 5-Week Challenge

    $1,500 or $2,500

    Basic or Plus

    Format
    Live virtual, 5 weeks
    Best for
    Focused group support and accountability

    Includes

    • Video training modules
    • Live group coaching calls
    • Templates, tools and resources (The Vault)
    • Tip sheets and downloadable guides
    • The Paid to $peak Online Course
    • Speaker Assessment and feedback
    • Presentation development support
    • Accountability and an action plan
    • Networking and peer support
    • Speaker Mastermind Group
    • Ongoing email support
    • Access to future updates
    • Bonus: the PAID to $PEAK book, eBook and print
    See the details
  • Featured

    1:1 coaching

    5-session and 10-session options

    $7,500 or $12,500

    5 or 10 sessions, with a guarantee for paid speaking opportunities

    Format
    Private, virtual or in person
    Best for
    Personalized, one-on-one guidance and strategy

    Includes

    • Video training modules
    • Live group coaching calls
    • Private 1:1 coaching sessions
    • Templates, tools and resources (The Vault)
    • Tip sheets and downloadable guides
    • The Paid to $peak Online Course
    • Follow-up coaching after the program
    • Speaker Assessment and feedback
    • Marketing, booking and business strategy
    • Contract review and customization
    • Presentation development support
    • Accountability and an action plan
    • Networking and peer support
    • Speaker Mastermind Group
    • Ongoing email support
    • Access to future updates
    • Bonus: the PAID to $PEAK book, eBook and print
    See the details

  • Paid to $peak Intensive

    2-day in-person experience

    $4,500

    2-day in-person experience

    Format
    In person, 2 days
    Best for
    A deep dive, with hands-on coaching and implementation

    Includes

    • Video training modules
    • In-person coaching (2 days)
    • Templates, tools and resources (The Vault)
    • Tip sheets and downloadable guides
    • The Paid to $peak Online Course
    • Follow-up coaching after the program
    • Speaker Assessment and feedback
    • Marketing, booking and business strategy
    • Contract review and customization
    • Presentation development support
    • Accountability and an action plan
    • Networking and peer support
    • Speaker Mastermind Group
    • Ongoing email support
    • Access to future updates
    • Bonus: the PAID to $PEAK book, eBook and print
    See the details

  • TEDx speaker training

    Prepare, apply and deliver

    $350 to $7,500

    On demand plus 1:1 coaching

    Format
    Self-paced plus 1:1 support
    Best for
    Preparing and delivering a TEDx talk

    Includes

    • Video training modules
    • Private 1:1 coaching sessions
    • TEDx-specific training
    • Templates, tools and resources (The Vault)
    • Tip sheets and downloadable guides
    • Speaker Assessment and feedback
    • Presentation development support
    • Accountability and an action plan
    • Ongoing email support
    • Access to future updates
    • Bonus: the PAID to $PEAK book, eBook and print
    See the details

Who this is for

Honest about the fit. Before you apply.

This is for you if

  • You’ve spoken at work, at a conference, in your community, and people told you it landed.
  • You want speaking to be part of how you earn a living, not something you do once a year.
  • You’re willing to do the unglamorous half: materials, outreach, follow-up.
  • You want direct feedback, including the parts that are hard to hear.

Probably not a fit if

  • You want results without doing the work. Kevin’s guarantees depend on you doing it.
  • You want a script handed to you. Kevin helps you find your message, not borrow his.
  • You aren’t ready to put your talk in front of real audiences yet.

How it works

The program.

One-on-one coaching with Kevin, virtual or in person, personalized to your speaking goals. Together you review your materials, refine your message, identify speaking opportunities that pay, and build a plan to grow your speaking business.

10-session program

$12,500Ten sessions

Kevin’s most complete 1:1 program, for speakers who are all in. Ten sessions, weekly or every other week, customizing his five-module Paid to $peak model into your own speaking business, with Kevin reviewing your work between every session. Plan on 2 to 3 hours of assignments a week.

Includes Kevin’s guarantee for paid speaking opportunities.

  • Ten 1:1 sessions, weekly or every other week
  • A written recap after each session with action steps and feedback
  • Access to Kevin between sessions for questions
  • 2 to 3 hours of Kevin’s time between sessions reviewing your work
  • A Speaker Assessment of everything you have
  • Help developing your signature story, keynote or workshop
See everything included (9 more)
  • Identifying your target markets and the organizations in them that pay speakers
  • A marketing strategy for your speaking business
  • Guidance on outreach, leads and inquiry responses, so you see exactly how Kevin would reply
  • Behind the scenes: listen in on Kevin’s prospect calls and join him at live or virtual keynotes
  • TEDx speaker training, plus additional coaching
  • A year of The Vault and Kevin’s Association Directory
  • The Paid to $peak Online Course and Webinar Series
  • Speaker Mastermind and Speaking Professionally Toastmasters membership
  • Resources for finishing, publishing and promoting your book
Apply for 10 sessions

5-session program

$7,500Five sessions

The same personal approach in a shorter program, weekly or every other week, with more limited access to Kevin between sessions and shorter access to the included resources.

Includes Kevin’s guarantee for paid speaking opportunities.

  • Five 1:1 sessions with Kevin
  • Kevin’s review of your work between sessions
  • Limited access to Kevin between sessions
  • A Speaker Assessment
  • TEDx speaker training
  • The Paid to $peak Online Course
See everything included (1 more)
  • Time-limited access to The Vault, the Speaker Mastermind and other resources
Apply for 5 sessions

Shorter options

Hourly coaching and 3‑hour bundles

One hour, or a bundle of three

Focused, flexible time with Kevin on whatever you need most, without committing to a full program.

  • Book a single hour or a 3-hour bundle
  • Bring any part of your speaking business: your signature story, materials, marketing or target groups
  • Learn what event organizers need and how to go from free to fee
  • Kevin’s review of your materials and access to his templates
  • Ask anything you want
Book an hour

Speaker Assessment

Written review and a coaching call

For speakers who aren’t getting consistent bookings. Kevin reviews all your materials from a meeting planner’s point of view and shows you what to change.

  • Your marketing materials
  • Your website and demo video
  • Your speech outline
  • Your outreach emails
  • Your proposals and contracts
  • Anything else you want feedback on
See everything included (2 more)
  • A written assessment with recommendations and samples
  • A coaching call to talk through the recommendations
Apply for an assessment

Speech Review

Booked as hourly coaching

Have a high-stakes speech coming up? Kevin helps you prepare properly and deliver it well, so you make the most of the opportunity.

  • Preparation for one upcoming presentation
  • Coaching on your content and delivery
  • Booked at the hourly coaching rate
Book a speech review
Kevin speaking to a ballroom audience, arms raised

Why Kevin

Coached by someone still doing the work.

Kevin has spent more than 25 years on professional stages: corporate, college, and youth audiences. He is an NSA Certified Speaking Professional and a Toastmasters Accredited Speaker, one of only nine people worldwide to hold both. The advice you get is what he does on Monday.

Read Kevin’s story

Results

From coaching to speaking career momentum.

Ali Ingersoll

  • Ms. Wheelchair America
  • Keynote Speaker
  • Author

What event planners say about Kevin

  • “Kevin prepared so thoroughly that many in our audience thought he worked for our organization. His ability to customize and connect made his keynote feel incredibly relevant and personal.”

    Jackie AsekhaunoEvents Director, AICPA

  • “Kevin was a true partner invested in understanding our culture and goals, and it showed on stage. Best speaker we’ve worked with.”

    Janet DavisSHRM

  • “Kevin’s humor, authenticity, and powerful storytelling were the perfect way to kick off our conference. He set the tone, energized the room, and created momentum that carried throughout the event.”

    Rich NicolsInstitute of Internal Auditors

  • “Kevin’s virtual keynote felt just as engaging as an in-person presentation. His energy, connection, and ability to engage the audience were exceptional, and the feedback has been absolutely fabulous.”

    Stephanie WolfPrudential

Questions

Good questions to ask first.

What does coaching cost?

The 10-session program is $12,500 and the 5-session program is $7,500. Group coaching is $1,500 or $2,500, and Paid to $peak On Demand is $497. Hourly coaching and 3-hour bundles are booked directly on Kevin’s calendar. Kevin can also customize coaching to work with your budget.

How much time does it take?

Sessions run weekly or every other week. In the 10-session program, plan on 2 to 3 hours of assignments a week between sessions.

Is it virtual or in person?

One-on-one coaching works either way. Group coaching is live and virtual, over five weeks.

How is 1:1 coaching different from the online course?

The course is self-paced: you work through the Paid to $peak modules on your own. In 1:1 coaching Kevin applies the same model to your own speaking business, reviews your work between sessions and gives you direct feedback. Both the 10-session and 5-session programs include the course.

Which option is right for me?

Start with the comparison at the top of this page. If you’re still not sure, that’s what a strategy session is for: Kevin will tell you what fits.

Apply

Tell Kevin where you are.

A few questions about your speaking so far, and what you want from it next.

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