Speaking
Why I Love Being A Professional Speaker
I’m a professional speaker, which simply means a good portion of my business revenue comes from speaking at conferences and events. There are many reasons I enjoy being a professional speaker. I like traveling and seeing different parts of the country and the world. The revenue is good. I enjoy being on stage. I love energizing an…
Keep Reading5 Keys To Effective Communication
Many people believe that if you are a professional speaker, you automatically possess effective communication skills. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, effective communication, even for paid speakers, has more to do with what isn’t said than what is said. Here are 5 keys to effective communication that you can use immediately…
Keep ReadingHow To Become A Motivational Speaker
As a professional speaker, I’m frequently asked how to become a motivational speaker, a trainer, or a workshop leader. There is no easy answer to this question. However, if asked what keeps most speakers from getting booked, that answer is easy. The number one reason most speakers don’t get booked is they put 80 percent of…
Keep Reading7 Keys To Success For Speakers
According to this survey and others like it, the #1 fear for most people is the fear of public speaking. This means I’m a bit of a wacko because I absolutely love public speaking! (Go ahead, call me “crazy.” I won’t take it personally.) If you’re as crazy as I am, you’d probably like to get booked as well as…
Keep ReadingGreat Year to Invest In Yourself // Major Change (and Bonus) to the Speak It Forward Boot Camp
Will 2014 prove to be a great year to invest in yourself? Perhaps this major change (and BONUS) to the Speak It Forward Boot Camp will help. Invest In Yourself — Big Announcement about the Speak It Forward Boot Camp Don’t be left out. Because of the intimate and exclusive setting, this is going to be…
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