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What Event Planners Look for in Speakers

Discover the qualities event planners seek in speakers. Enhance your appeal and increase your chances of being selected!

Personal Development

Boost Leadership with Effective Active Listening Skills

Learn what active listening is, why it's crucial for leaders and professionals, and techniques to improve this vital communication skill for better relationships and results.

Find Your Message and Audience

Define Your Speaking Niche: The Top Mistake Speakers Make

Discover how to define your speaking niche to maximize your impact and open new opportunities. Read the article for practical tips and insights.

Marketing

Crafting Your Elevator Pitch: Essential Tips for Success

Learn how to create a compelling elevator pitch. Follow our steps and examples to craft a short, impactful message that grabs attention and opens doors.

Coaching

Your Guide to Christian Life Coach Certification Success

Unlock the power of faith in your coaching career with our guide to Christian life coach certification, where purpose meets profession.

Coaching

Boost Your Business Success with an Entrepreneur Coach

Unlock business growth and personal development with an entrepreneur coach. Discover how to achieve your goals and overcome challenges today.

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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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How to get a speaking gig with a Fortune 500 company

The average speaking fee for corporate clients ranges from $5000-$50,000. Learn how to get a speaking gig with a Fortune 500 company.

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How Much to Charge for Speaking?

How much should you charge for professional speaking gigs? Learn how much you can make as a public speaker.

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How to go from Speaking for Free to Getting Paid to Speak

How can I stop speaking for free and get paid to speak? Where to find paid speaking gigs, how much to charge, and more tips inside!

Navigate the Speaking Industry

5 things you should know about speakers bureaus

Speakers often think they need a speakers bureau in order to get booked and paid to speak. Here's why that's not always the case.

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Speaking Tips

How to Overcome Stage Fright as a Public Speaker

In this guide, we'll go over everything you need to know about stage fright - what it is, signs and symptoms, and how to overcome it so you can be a more effective public speaker.

Speaking Tips

Understanding Three-Act Storytelling Structure: A Guide For Speakers

In this article, we'll show you everything you need to know about the three-act structure - what it is, what each act represents and how to use it effectively to increase your impact.

Speaking Tips

7 Practical Tips to Talk in Public Confidently

Looking for ways to talk more effectively in public? Here are 7 practical tips to build your confidence and communication skills!

Master the Art of Speaking

How to Master the Art of Storytelling (With Examples)

In this article, we'll cover all you need to know about storytelling - why it matters, how to use it effectively, and how to use storytelling to engage your audience.

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.

Master the Art of Speaking

4 Vocal Warmups for Speaking You Should Try Before Your Next Gig

Here is everything you need to know about vocal warmups for speaking - why it's important, the benefits of doing vocal warmups, and some practical tips.

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