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Master the Art of Speaking
How to Warm Up Your Voice: 6 Exercises You Can Use
Discover effective techniques on how to warm up your voice, protect your vocal cords, and enhance your vocal performance with our comprehensive guide.
Marketing
How Do You Market Yourself? 4 Effective Strategies for Success
Discover effective strategies on marketing yourself to boost your career and personal brand. Learn to showcase your unique value and build meaningful connections.
Get Started as A Paid Speaker
Should You Hire A Public Speaking Coach? 4 Things to Consider
Unlock your full potential with a Public Speaking Coach. Our guide dives into the benefits, costs, and strategies to become a better public speaker.
Master the Art of Speaking
How Should Gestures Be Used in a Speech?
In this article, learn how to use gestures in a speech and the importance of body language in engaging your audience and leaving an impact.
Market Yourself As A Speaker
How to Establish Credibility as a Leader in Your Field
Learn how to establish credibility with your audience as a public speaker and discover how to become a thought leader in your field.
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How to Become a Certified Career Coach in 2025
Learn how becoming certified as a career coach can elevate your professional guidance skills and open new doors in your coaching journey.
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6 Proven Steps to Find and Book Paid Speaking Engagements
Here are the 6 steps to find and book paid speaking gigs that help you find clients, get hired, and leverage the gig to get more clients.
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.
Navigate the Speaking Industry
Speaking to Associations: What you Need to Know
Today’s blog is here to get you on the path to speaking for associations of all kinds and–if you so choose–in a variety of fields.
Career Advice
Why speaking is a great side hustle for moms
Speaking is a fun, fulfilling, and financially fruitful side hustle for moms. Today we'll dig into why that is and how to get started!
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How to Make Money as a Faith-Based Speaker
We cover the faith-based speaking world at a glance, strategies for making money as a Christian speaker, and adding other streams of income.
Get Started as A Paid Speaker
How to Negotiate Your Speaker Fee
Are you a speaking professional looking for tips to negotiate your speaker fee? Learn how to maximize your income by negotiating based on the needs of your audience and knowledge of your worth.
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3 Reasons You Should Take Public Speaking Classes
Public speaking classes are one of the best ways to learn how to share your message and increase your impact. Here's what you need to know.
Speaking Tips
How to Improve Your Presentation Skills: 11 Practical Tips
Improving your presentation skills requires persistence—and lots of practice. However, it's a valuable skill that will pay off in your life and career.
Speaking Tips
How to Write and Deliver a Compelling Narrative Speech (With Examples)
Learn how to master storytelling through the art of a compelling narrative speech. Here's what you need to know.
Speaking Tips
How to Maintain Eye Contact During a Speech
Learn how to effectively use eye contact during a speech in order to connect with your audience with these simple tips.
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.
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