It's tricky to know if _______ is a good idea for a speech. In this nerdy 16-minute video, we discuss: 1. How to appraise the worthiness of a speech idea. 2. A six-step process for developing your idea. 3. How... Keep Reading
Mentioned In The Video 👍 CONTRACT LANGUAGE: If the engagement is canceled by the CLIENT more than 90 days out, the holding deposit will be due and is non-refundable. If the engagement is canceled by the CLIENT less than... Keep Reading
https://player.vimeo.com/video/454862660 2020 has been an excruciating year on so many levels. Students and educators (more than ever) will need a message of hope. Their worlds have been turned upside down. Though the medium has temporarily shifted, the need for your... Keep Reading
Pitch emails can be an effective way to book speaking engagements...if they are executed thoughtfully and strategically. Using Pitch Emails to Win Speaking Engagements Let me be blunt: launching yourself as a speaker is tricky. You’ll need courage, conviction,... Keep Reading
You will NOT make money as a speaker...regardless of what those Facebook ads you've seen say. Stop me if you’ve read this Facebook ad before: “Make millions speaking! Check out my Ferrari. Become an overnight success with no talent or... Keep Reading
Anyone responsible for hiring motivational speakers can be (understandably) hesitant to trust someone without any street cred. Street cred can come in the form of having a best-selling book, a video reel of you speaking so they can gauge your... Keep Reading
I was hired by a client to present in a 500-seat theatre with big plush red seats. It was an event for parents in the evening and it was going to be great! I could feel the energy building as... Keep Reading
[embed]https://giphy.com/gifs/bublywater-smile-ad-1qegFcyVjLVBufxui4[/embed] When you’re up on stage, all you have to rely on is your story. And in order to have the greatest impact, your story needs to wow the audience. Whenever I prepare to share a new story on stage,... Keep Reading