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The best TED talks and their speakers show the power of ideas and the impact that a talk can have on millions of people around the world.

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The Art of the Unexpected: A Guide to Situational Irony

Learn how to understand situational irony from literary examples to its definition and how writers use it for plot twists.

Writing

Understanding Verbal Irony: A Beginner's Guide (With Examples)

Here's what you need to know about verbal irony — and how to use it effectively in your daily life to level up your communication.

Writing

Mastering Dramatic Irony: A Guide for Writers and Speakers

Ready to learn about dramatic irony? Here's what you need to know (and some examples of this powerful tool).

Market Yourself As A Speaker

16 Inspiring Speaker Bio Examples to Help You Write Your Own

A well-crafted speaker bio is key to presenting and introducing yourself to the world. This is where you can give a glimpse into your story while also building your personal brand, attracting clients, and establishing your credibility as a professional speaker. It’s not just about your message but it tells why you and your story are so well-suited to provide the message. This article will guide you on how to write an effective speaker bio and will provide top-notch bios to inspire you in writing...

Market Yourself As A Speaker

The Ultimate Guide to Speaker Marketing: How To Position Yourself Successfully

Effective marketing is absolutely crucial to a successful speaking career. Here is our ultimate guide to marketing yourself as a professional speaker.

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Speaking Tips

3 Tips for Building A Speaking Business if You're Busy From Shailesh Ghimire

"We all have the same 24 hours in a day. It’s about choosing how you spend them."

Career Advice

3 Tips for Building a Career You Love From Bruce Van Horn

Bruce Van Horn has a wild story, but after letting both passion and enthusiasm lead the way through different seasons, he believes our stories have the potential to take us to unknown places if we let the

Find Your Message and Audience

3 Tips to Help You Find Your Niche with Katie Campbell

Whether it’s a desire to be more flexible or an inability to find a specific focus, defining your niche can be hard.

Master the Art of Speaking

3 Tips to Help Level Up Your Speaking Career with Mike Montague

“There’s no way to magically be a good performer. You have to be a bad one first.”

Speaking Tips

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.

Book More Paid Gigs

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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