Public Speaking
Stepping Stones to Get You to a Keynote or TEDx Stage
If you’re reading this, I know you’re interested in upleveling your speaking. You imagine yourself as the keynote speaker at an important conference in your industry or you’re standing on a stage giving a TEDx talk that blows the audience away. I know you’re fully capable of doing this. But, here’s the thing: to get…
Read MoreA shortage of women speakers?
I was surprised while I was listening to a podcast the other day when the hosts, who also run a pretty large marketing conference, said that 70-80% of the speaker submissions they receive are from men. They want to have an equitable lineup of men and women speakers, and they came pretty close at their…
Read MoreWhat conference organizers want to see in your speaking proposals
I want to share with you an email I received earlier today from a friend of mine who runs a conference: I wanted to send this to you as a perfect example of the type of pitch I receive. This happens to be excellent when it comes to providing me with info about this person’s…
Read MoreCreate speaking proposals to get the gigs you want
I was working yesterday on my goals for the rest of 2016 and realized that in addition to putting into action my plans for the rest of this year, I have to start thinking about the conferences I want to speak at and the podcasts I want to be on in 2017. This means that…
Read MorePodcast: Using a Framework for Your Persuasive Presentation
Need help structuring your presentation? Not sure how to start & end and how to add in meaningful stories that keep your audience engaged? Listen to my interview on the Biz Chix Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl. On it, you can hear me give Natalie specific feedback on a presentation she did earlier this year and coach her…
Read MoreWant to get better at speaking? Watch the pros.
Last Friday, I was in Tampa watching Hillary Clinton address an energetic crowd of 3,600 people at a rally for her campaign. You can tell she’s done this a lot – she’s poised and in command of the stage and the audience. Regardless of your political leanings, here are some tips you can take away…
Read MoreJoin Me for this Free Webinar Series: Build Your Business with Speaking
Are you interested in doing more speaking for your business, but not sure how to get started finding speaking engagements or knowing what to talk about? Are you currently speaking at groups and events, but not getting the business results you want? Do you need help structuring your presentation to make it more engaging for your…
Read MorePublic Speaking: The Most Underutilized Marketing Strategy?
As an entrepreneur or small business owner, especially if you’re just starting out, it can be hard to be heard in the online noise of social media updates, blog posts, and Facebook ads that are constantly competing for your audience’s attention. However, there is a marketing strategy that is underutilized by most entrepreneurs and can…
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