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How to Get Your Next Speaking Engagements: The Bookable Speaker Checklist: Podcast Ep. 492
If you’ve been sending speaker proposals and hearing nothing back, look at three things: relevance, reach, and relationships. Does the organizer understand why your talk fits their audience? Can they see evidence of you speaking? And do people in your network know what you speak about well enough to recommend you? Those are the three…
Read MoreThe Stage Moments Event Organizers Remember and Refer
Signature Stage Segments are intentionally crafted parts of your keynote, signature talk, or presentation that audiences remember and event organizers can picture on their stage. The strongest ones usually combine several elements: embodied storytelling, humor, audience interaction, props or costumes, and a quotable line that reflects your point of view. They do two jobs at…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Public Speaking Retreat for Women
The best public speaking retreat for women should give you more than presentation tips. Look for an experience that includes repeated stage practice, personalized coaching, feedback from a real audience, opportunities to make adjustments and try again, and professional assets that support your speaking goals. A room full of information can teach you what effective…
Read MoreWant More Speaking Gigs? Stop Relying on Applications Alone: Podcast Ep. 476
You may be closer to your next speaking opportunity than you think. With so many people submitting speaker applications and using AI to generate proposals, standing out has become harder than ever. But there’s one thing AI can’t replicate: genuine relationships. In this episode, Diane Diaz and I talk about why some of the best…
Read MoreHow Kim Foster Got 1.5M Views on Her YouTube Video (And What It Means for Your Visibility) with Dr. Kim Foster: Podcast Ep. 473
I love when I stumble across someone I know doing something big—and that’s exactly what happened with today’s guest. I spotted one of our Thought Leader Academy grads Kim Foster on YouTube…with a video that had over 1.5 million views. Naturally, I wanted to know how she did it! In this episode, Kim and I…
Read MoreHow to Create a Signature Talk That Builds Your Thought Leadership and Visibility
In a world where AI can generate endless content in seconds, your signature talk matters more than ever. Because audiences are not looking for more information. They are looking for perspective. They are looking for meaning. They are looking for someone who can help them see the world differently. And that’s what a signature talk…
Read MoreHow to Become a Thought Leader in the Age of AI
Your voice matters more—not less—when everyone has access to the same tools. AI can write your LinkedIn posts. AI can draft your newsletter. AI can summarize books, generate slide decks, and create endless “content.” And yet… We’re entering a moment where original thinking, clear communication, and human perspective are becoming more valuable—not less. Because when…
Read MoreThe Become Bookable Framework™: The 3 Rs That Help Speakers Get More Speaking Invitations
You can be an excellent speaker and still struggle to get invited to speak. I see this all the time. Someone has deep expertise. They’ve spent years building their career. They have a meaningful message. They may have even spoken at a few events already. But then they hit a wall: They aren’t getting consistent…
Read MoreHow to Get ChatGPT to Recommend You as a Speaker
You’ve probably Googled yourself before. (I have a very funny story about what happens when people Google my name. 😳) But have you ever asked ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity about you? Do you know if you show up if someone is looking for a speaker like you? Just last month, a client got a $30,000 speaking…
Read MoreBuild a Career Brand That Opens Doors with Kate Wade of Get Her Hired: Podcast Ep. 452
Building a career brand that truly opens doors isn’t about having the perfect résumé or the fanciest job title. It’s about knowing who you are, what you bring, and how to communicate that with confidence. Whether you’re in corporate aiming for your next big role or an entrepreneur looking to attract higher-value opportunities, this episode…
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