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How to Improve Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Success

Learn how to improve emotional intelligence and enhance your relationships, career, and mental health with actionable steps.

Speaking Resources

What is an Orator?

Explore what is an orator and discover how their powerful speeches can inspire and captivate any audience.

Motivational Speaking

Motivational Speakers: Top Players in the Speaking Industry

Learn what motivational speakers do, how much they cost, and what it takes to become one in this complete guide. See examples here!

Speaking Tips

Closing Remarks: Speech Endings with Impact

Master the art of closing remarks with practical tips for impactful conclusions. Read the article for effective strategies!

Speaking Resources

Top Speakers for Women: Voices of Empowerment and Success

Searching for dynamic speakers for women? Learn what to look for, where to find them, and discover female speakers for your next event.

Speaking Tips

Boost Your Impact with Essential Public Speaking Tips

Learn essential public speaking tips for leaders, from preparing your talk and managing nerves to delivering with confidence and impact.

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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

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.

Master the Art of Speaking

How to Start a Speech That Captivates Your Audience

Learn how to start a speech in a way that grabs the attention of your audience and keeps them engaged from the first word.

Speaking Resources

How to Use Attention-Grabbers to Engage Your Audience (With Examples)

Learn how to use powerful attention grabbers to captivate your audience and hold their attention throughout your speech.

Speaking Tips

Hand Gestures 101: What They Mean and How to Use Them Effectively

Discover the meanings behind common hand gestures and how they vary across cultures in order to become a better communicator.

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