Iâll never forget the first time someone asked me, âSo, whatâs your speaking fee?â
Iâd been preparing for that moment for months maybe even years. Iâd devoured books on public speaking, polished my keynote, and told myself over and over, âYouâre ready. Youâve got this.â
But when the email landed i...
When youâve been speaking for as long as I have, you develop certain habits, little rituals that keep you grounded no matter where in the world you are or how big the crowd might be. Some people meditate. Some listen to pump-up playlists. Me? I have one non-negotiable, canât-skip, do-it-or-Iâll-regr...
A few years ago, if you asked me to speak at your event for free, I probably wouldâve said yes.
Iâd have done it with a smile, put on a fresh outfit, maybe even hired a babysitter, and rocked up like the pro I am. And most of the time? Iâd leave with nothing but a thank-you and a lukewarm sandwich....
As a professional speaker and business owner, I know firsthand how quickly burnout can creep in. Between delivering keynote presentations, running my programs, managing a team, and staying on top of client needs, itâs easy to fall into the trap of constant output with little recovery. Speaking burno...
Because a webinar can warm them up, but a stage sets them on fire.
If youâre still clinging to your opt-in freebies and evergreen webinar replays hoping for a big-ticket client to slide into your DMs, itâs time to talk.
Thereâs a new funnel in town and it doesnât involve fancy landing pages, endle...
Public speaking isnât just a talent, itâs a career path that, when done right, can offer long-term fulfilment, income, and impact. But letâs not sugar-coat it: the speaking industry can be fiercely competitive. From seasoned keynoters to emerging thought leaders, everyone is vying for that next gig,...
Thereâs nothing quite like the feeling you get after delivering a speech. Whether it went off without a hitch or had a few bumps along the way, the moment it ends is when real growth begins. That growth comes through evaluation.
Strong public speakers are not born with perfect skills. They develop ...
In todayâs noisy digital world, being a great speaker is no longer enoughâyou need to be memorable. You need to stand out before you even open your mouth. Thatâs where your personal brand steps in. For professional speakers, your brand isnât just a logo or a websiteâitâs the feeling people get when ...
Every speaker dreams of delivering a flawless presentationâengaged audience, nodding heads, smooth transitions. But sometimes reality throws a curveball in the form of a heckler or an unexpected disruption. Whether it's someone disagreeing loudly, a ringing phone, or chatter in the back row, how you...
When it comes to public speaking, your words are only part of the story. In fact, research suggests that how you say something often has a greater impact than what you say. Thatâs where non-verbal communication comes into playâbody language, facial expressions, gestures, posture, eye contact, and ev...
In todayâs crowded marketplace, standing out isnât just about having a good product or serviceâitâs about becoming known, trusted and remembered. Thatâs where your personal brand comes in. And one of the most powerful, fastest ways to build it? Public speaking.
Whether youâre on a stage in front of...