If you’re like a lot of speakers, COVID-19 came with some hard lessons. Nobody expected a pandemic, and here’s the rub: because we weren’t expecting it, we weren’t prepared for it. And neither were our speaking contracts. Many of us never considered what course of action we’d take in this situation since we’d never had …
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23 Essential Books, Blogs, and Podcasts for Every Public Speaker
Whether you’re a seasoned professional speaker with years of experience to your name or you’re new to the speaking industry, one thing is for sure: expertise is your biggest asset. And while courses, coaching, and seminars are vital to honing your skills, it’s just as important to continue learning and gaining new insights on a …
Continue Reading10 Tips for Delivering High-Quality Zoom Keynotes
Event and conference cancellations are forcing many speakers to shift towards delivering virtual keynotes, but doing it well isn’t necessarily intuitive. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on events and conferences around the world, professional speakers are finding themselves having to pivot their business strategies. And for many, this means moving towards delivering …
Continue ReadingOngoing Article: What You Can Do Right Now to Safeguard Your Speaking Biz During COVID-19
With the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly evolving, we will be updating this article with new advice, expertise, and insights on an ongoing basis as the situation changes. As the world works collectively to navigate an unprecedented time in our modern history, people and businesses across the globe are being impacted universally. Almost every person and every …
Continue Reading4 Reasons Podcasts Can Help You Boost Your Speaking Business Revenue
Podcasts are one of the most overlooked tools available to professional speakers. But this is a missed opportunity because they offer a two-fold benefit for speakers who are looking to broaden their speaking opportunities. As a professional speaker, one of the most important things you can do is get your voice out there and make …
Continue Reading3 Things You’re Probably Not Doing That Might Be Costing You Gigs
One of the biggest benefits of managing a virtual support team for coaches, speakers, and service-based companies is getting a first-hand look at the ins and outs of running a business. Working with a diverse array of clients has given me the opportunity to see what works and what doesn’t. And one of the biggest …
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