Far too often we hear the cliché, create a healthy work life balance. Let’s be real the more we as professionals and entrepreneurs try and create this proverbial work life balance, the more time we waste focusing on and defining something that is unattainable. Lets take a step back from trying to attain something we Read more about Work Life Balance? That’s BS! There’s No Such Thing[…]
OK, If your nerves get to you every time you stand up to speak in front of a group of people, I have something to tell you. Stop giving your self a mini heart attack! Over the past few year as I have been coaching all kinds of professionals and showing them how to move Read more about Mastering the Art Of Making Mistakes When you Speak[…]
Let’s talk about it…Many a times I have speakers come to me and ask me what are they missing and why cant they get booked. Yes, they are phenomenal speakers when they hit the stage, but they just can’t secure any bookings. I normally ask to see their marketing materials and that’s where things need Read more about The Must Have Positioning Conversation when It Comes To Getting Booked and Paid to Speak[…]
The Speaking Profession has to do with mindset, positioning, marketing, branding and your message. For those who don’t know me well, I’m a passionate and a tough coach, I say it and tell it like it is because I am super committed to my clients success and growth. So as you continue to read, Read more about The Truth About The Speaking Industry And Creating A Lucrative Career.[…]
A few people have asked me this question, so I thought I would answer it in the group. Q: I see a conference that I want to speak at, how do I approach them to get booked to speak? A: First, see if they have a website for the upcoming conference then take a look and Read more about I Know where I want To Speak – How Do I Approach Them[…]
The Must Have Positioning Conversation when It Comes To Getting Booked and Paid to Speak Let’s talk about it…Many a times I have speakers come to me and ask me what are they missing and why cant they get booked. They are phenomenal speakers when they hit the stage, but they just can’t secure any Read more about The Must Have Positioning Conversation[…]
Stop over thinking what it means to speak publicly. Keep it simple and do the following. Think about what your particular audience wants to hear and why they are sitting in the seats. Are they looking for new information? New tools? What problem do they hope to solve? Simply stated… Give them the information they Read more about A Public Speaking Tip for Introverts and Everyone Else[…]
How To Calm Your Nerves Before You Take the Mic: The Essential 5-Minute Prep First off know that it’s completely normal and natural to be nervous before speaking in front of a group. We are born with two natural fears: loud noises and falling. The other fears are products of our environment including public speaking. Read more about The Essential 5-Minute Prep[…]
One of the biggest mistake professionals make when launching or growing their speaking career is…. Advertising themselves as a speaker. Confusing???? Allow me to tell you exactly what I mean. There is absolutely nothing with just calling yourself a speaker, that is, if you don’t mind being passed over for bookings. Speakers don’t get hired Read more about Biggest Mistake Professionals Make![…]