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Build Your Personal Brand

7 Things You Should Know About Stylish Business Casual Outfits

Discover the key to mastering business casual outfits with our ultimate guide, offering tips and trends for every professional's wardrobe.

Coaching

How Business Coaches Can Empower Entrepreneurs and CEOs

Learn the role of business coaches, their impact on success, and how to choose the best coach for you!

Personal Development

15 Inspirational Quotes to Motivate You Today

Looking for inspirational quotes to motivate you to take things to the next level? Here are a few powerful quotes!

Career Advice

How to Manage Your Online Reputation Effectively

Learn how to effectively manage your online reputation in order to boost your digital presence. Here's what you should know.

Leadership

5 Reasons Public Speaking Skills Are Important

Discover why is public speaking important in both personal and professional settings. Explore its impact on confidence, leadership, and creating meaningful connections.

Master the Art of Speaking

How to Use Narrative Structure for Effective Storytelling

Narrative structure is a powerful tool to engage your audience through effective storytelling. Here's how to use it.

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One Strategy to Help You Scale Your Speaking Business from Alex Demczak

Trying to scale your speaking business? Here's some tips on how to have the mindset of scooping up gigs.

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Opportunity Alert: How to Find Conferences Seeking Dynamic Speakers

Learn how to find conferences looking for dynamic speakers like you in any industry, from Corporate to Nonprofit!

Get Started as A Paid Speaker

Understanding Speaker Fees: How to Price Your Speaking Engagements

Today we cover all the factors that go into how much to charge for speaking, including when to negotiate a higher fee or accept a lower fee.

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What's the Difference Between Warm and Cold Leads?

Here's what you should know about warm and cold leads and how to treat them accordingly.

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11 Ways to Find Paid Speaking Opportunities in Any Industry in 2024

Want to find paid speaking gigs? Here are actionable ways to find paid speaking opportunities in any industry.

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3 Ways to Use Geographical Prospecting to Get More Paid Speaking Gigs from Erick Rheam

"Just because you land a gig, it doesn't stop there. How can you parlay that into more gigs?"

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Speaking Tips

How to Use Speaker Notes Effectively: 4 Practical Tips

Learn how to use notes effectively during your next speech or presentation with these 3 practical tips.

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.

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