Speaking
How To Be A Motivational Speaker Who Delivers Great Content
About two weeks ago, I hosted two conferences: the Killer Keynote Conference and the Paid to Speak Conference. Both conferences are designed to help aspiring speakers move from DREAM to DO. During our 5 days together, we addressed topics like: The characteristics of effective communication How to create an engaging experience instead of just another boring…
Keep ReadingWhy 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 professional speakers 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 in your interactions with others. 5…
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…
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