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How to Write and Deliver A Perfect Special Occasion Speech

Special occasion speeches may seem daunting, but with the right approach, you can create a speech that leaves a lasting impression.

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What Do Motivational Speakers Typically Charge? How to Set Your Fees

Setting your fees as a motivational speaker can be complicated, but it's essential for building a sustainable and rewarding career. Here are some practical tips.

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5 Ways to Use Body Language To Improve Your Speech

Learn how mastering body language for speeches can take your presentation to the next level and boost your public speaking skills.

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How Many Hours Does It Take to Become an Expert? (Hint: It's Not Always 10,000)

Discover how many hours it takes to become an expert in your field, as well as actionable steps to build your expertise.

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15 Examples of Powerful Rhetorical Devices to Level Up Your Communication Skills

Here are 15 examples of powerful rhetorical devices that will help you level up your communication and engage your audience effectively.

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16 Types of Speaking Engagements (And How to Find and Book Them)

Start exploring and pitching different types of speaking engagements to find what resonates best with your style and expertise.

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3 Tips for Overcoming Burnout and Insecurity from Kyla Cofer

Even if some people don’t appreciate your talk, if you gave it your all, fulfilled your objectives and left an impact on people, it’s unhelpful to be critical of yourself because of a negative reaction from a small number of people.

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3 Tips on How to Book More Paid Speaking Gigs from Dan Irvin

Public speaking is a business, and if you’re providing value to a client, you should be getting value in return.

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3 Lessons From Brittany Richmond on Overcoming Anxiety as a Speaker

Do you ever face anxiety about speaking? If so, you’re not alone.

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3 Tips to Develop Your Expert Positioning Statement (EPS) from Michelle Onuorah

Defining your specialty can be challenging as a speaker, but it's essential if you want to be successful.

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3 Lessons From Tina Wells on How to Elevate Your Entrepreneurship

Sometimes, it can be tempting to let opportunities control our actions without considering the implications.

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3 Lessons from Jeremy Rochford on Using Coaching to Build Your Speaking Business

Do you ever feel like you only have time to scratch the surface in your talks? That’s not an uncommon feeling among speakers.

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