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Personal Development

How Storytelling Games Can Boost Your Creativity

In this article, we cover everything you need to know about storytelling games - what they are, different genres of games, and how they can boost your creativity and give you valuable insight into narrative structure.

Writing

How to Use Short Story Structure: A Guide for Speakers and Writers

Mastering short story structure is an ongoing journey that requires both a deep understanding of narrative principles and the willingness to adapt and experiment. Here's what you should know.

Personal Development

What Is Critical Thinking? 6 Things You Should Know

Critical thinking isn't just for academics! It's a skill everyone can use to level up their personal development. Here are 6 things you should know.

TED Talks

7 Intriguing TED Talk Topics (And How to Find Yours)

The most successful TED talks actually share ideas worth spreading. Here's what you should know about finding the perfect TED talk topic.

Career Advice

How to Use Networking Events to Grow Your Career

Ready to learn how to use networking events to accelerate your career growth? Here's what you need to know.

Common Speeches

25+ Informative Speech Topics To Engage Your Audience

To master an informative speech, you have to get excited about your chosen subject. Here are 25+ topics you can use to engage your audience.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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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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.

Master the Art of Speaking

How to Create a Powerful Call to Action in Your Speech

Learn how to create a compelling call to action in your speech that motivates your audience to take action and achieve your desired outcome.

Master the Art of Speaking

"Without Further Ado": The Ultimate Guide to Using The Phrase

Discover the meaning, usage, and examples of "without further ado" in this guide. Learn when and how to use this popular phrase effectively.

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The Power of the Pause in Speech: Why It Matters

Discover the impact of pauses in speech and how to use them effectively to engage your audience, emphasize key points, and improve your public speaking skills.

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5 Tips to Boost Your Presentation Skills and Wow Your Audience

Getting ready to give an important presentation, and want to make sure you crush it? Here's 5 essential tips to help you deliver a memorable, impactful presentation.

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How to Use Transition Words Effectively In Your Speech

Struggling to make your speech flow smoothly? Learn how to use transition words effectively to create a seamless message and keep your audience engaged.

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