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Common Speeches
How to Master the Art of the Impromptu Speech: 13 Practical Tips
Giving a great impromptu speech is an art. These 14 tips will help you create and deliver an engaging impromptu speech to any audience.
Common Speeches
4 Tips to Give a Perfect Special Occasion Speech (With Examples)
Learn how to deliver a perfect special occasion speech, even if you don't have experience speaking in public. Try these 4 tips to help.
Writing
10 Powerful Literary Devices To Improve Your Writing (And Speaking)
Want to level up your writing and speaking? Here are 10 literary devices to use in your next speech or book.
Leadership
How to Get A Leadership Certification (And Why You Should Consider It)
Learn how to take your career to the next level through leadership courses and certifications to improve your leadership skills.
Personal Development
How to Understand Body Language and Improve Your Communication
If you're looking to improve your communication with others, then understanding body language is a great place to start. Here are some practical tips.
Build Your Personal Brand
How to Become an Industry Expert: 8 Practical Steps
Want to become an industry expert? Our in-depth guide gives you the information, insights, and expert advice you'll need. Learn how to establish yourself as a go-to authority in your field and unlock greater success.
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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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Common Speeches
How to Give A Pitch-Perfect Wedding Speech
If your best friend just asked you to speak at their wedding, don't sweat it. We have the tips you need to nail that speech.
Speaking Tips
How to Write an Effective Persuasive Speech Outline: 5 Key Elements
Learn the 5 key elements of writing a persuasive speech outline that will move your audience.
Speaking Tips
15 Essential Presentation Techniques for Winning Over Any Audience
Getting ready to give a speech or presentation? Learn how to captivate and wow your audience with these 15 tips and tricks.
Speaking Tips
Empowering Voices: How Female Speakers Inspire Change
Discover how female speakers are revolutionizing public speaking and inspiring change across the speaking industry.
Common Speeches
How to Introduce a Speaker (With Examples)
Getting ready to introduce a speaker? Here's a few tips, strategies, and examples to help you master the art of speaker introductions.
Motivational Speaking
Crafting a Message That Inspires: 7 Tips for Giving a Motivational Speech
Here are seven tips for how to give a motivational speech that you can start applying right now.
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