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Leadership

Five Dysfunctions of a Team and How to Overcome Them: A Guide

Unlock the secrets to team success by overcoming the five dysfunctions of a team. Learn strategies that foster unity and drive results.

Entrepreneurship

How to Successfully Create a Personal Brand

Unlock success with our guide on how to create a personal brand. Learn the secrets of standing out and achieving your goals faster!

Navigate the Speaking Industry

How to Book a Professional Speaker and Elevate Your Next Event

Elevate your event with the right insight on how to book professional speaker talent that captivates and inspires audiences for a memorable experience.

Coaching

Financial Coach Certification: Your Guide to Success

Unlock the secrets to success with financial coach certification: elevate your coaching career, gain trust, and empower clients. Click to learn how!

Market Yourself As A Speaker

12 Speaker Demo Video Examples to Inspire You to Create Yours

Discover the world of speaker demo videos and get inspired to create your own. Learn what makes a good demo reel and check out incredible examples!

Coaching

Coaching Certifications: Your Pathway to Success

Unlock the secrets to boosting your coaching career with top coaching certifications. Discover paths, benefits, and key insights for success.

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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 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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How the SPEAK Framework Helped Me Build A 7-Figure Speaking Career

Whether you want to speak full time or on the side, understanding how to scale as your success increases will help you build a sustainable revenue engine without getting overwhelmed or burned out.

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Speaking Tips

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.

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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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