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Motivational Speaking

Top 20 Famous Motivational Speakers in 2024

Famous motivational speakers have a way of leaving us feeling ready to take on the world. Here are the top 20 motivational speakers in 2024.

Master the Art of Speaking

7 Public Speaking Exercises to Level Up Your Presentation Skills

Public speaking exercises are effective ways to polish your skills and overcome common fears. Here are 7 exercises you can try.

Common Speeches

18 Brilliant "How To" Speech Ideas to Engage Your Audience

If you're looking for ways to level up your speaking skills, a "how to" speech is a great exercise. Here are 18 great topics for your next "how to" speech.

Personal Development

17 Motivational Books To Inspire, Motivate, and Transform You in 2024

Looking for your next motivational read? Here are 17 great books to help you inspire personal growth, develop a positive mindset, and achieve your goals.

Common Speeches

5 Things to Know About Informative Speeches

Creating an engaging informative speech is about finding the sweet spot between education and entertainment. Here are 5 things you should know.

TED Talks

The Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a TEDx Speaker

Becoming a successful TEDx speaker isn't easy, but these 7 steps will help you find your way to a TEDx stage near you.

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How to Get Invited to Speak at a Conference: 9 Key Steps

Wondering how to get invited to speak at a conference? Here are 9 key steps to land an invite to the conference of your dreams.

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How to Get Corporate Speaking Engagements

With these steps, you can find corporate clients, deliver transformative talks, and forge relationships that turn into even more speaking gigs down the road.

Get Started as A Paid Speaker

How to Become A Public Speaker (And Get Paid to Speak)

To become a public speaker who is actually successful, you have to carefully plan your business strategy just like any other entrepreneurial venture. That’s why we’ve put together this guide for how to become a public speaker.

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The Journey to Inspiring Others: 5 Steps to Becoming a Motivational Speaker

Today we're walking you through our five-step framework to launch and sustain a successful career as a motivational speaker.

Podcast Takeaways

How to Land on a Fee You Feel Confident With from Angie Besignano

This week, Maryalice Goldsmith and Angie Besignano are digging into how to charge your worth as a new speaker. If you need a few tips to feel more confident with your pricing, this episode is for you!

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Speaker Fees: The Ultimate Guide to Determining What You Should Charge

Find out what to charge to speak with our FREE Speaker Fee Calculator. It will tell you what you should charge to speak at an event!

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Common Speeches

6 Reasons Presentation Skills Are Important For Career Growth

Discover the importance of presentation skills in your professional life. Learn how to communicate effectively and accelerate your career growth.

Master the Art of Speaking

How to Start a Speech That Captivates Your Audience

Learn how to start a speech in a way that grabs the attention of your audience and keeps them engaged from the first word.

Speaking Resources

How to Use Attention-Grabbers to Engage Your Audience (With Examples)

Learn how to use powerful attention grabbers to captivate your audience and hold their attention throughout your speech.

Speaking Tips

Hand Gestures 101: What They Mean and How to Use Them Effectively

Discover the meanings behind common hand gestures and how they vary across cultures in order to become a better communicator.

Master the Art of Speaking

How to Prepare For a Speech: 7 Practical Tips

Preparing for a speech goes beyond mastering your content - it combines physical and mental preparation to ensure you’re at your best when you take the stage.

Master the Art of Speaking

How to Use Hand Gestures to Improve Communication

Discover how hand gestures can improve your communication skills and connect with others more effectively.

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