Episode #251

Navigating Life Changes as a Speaker

With Melanie Deziel

Change is inevitable, but what is it like navigating life changes as a speaker? Our guest for today’s episode of The Speaker Lab shares her journey. She’s someone you know and love – Ms. Melanie Deziel.

Since her last visit to the show, she’s had some major life changes: like becoming pregnant! Having a child is a major life event and she’ll tell us how she’s changing her speaking business as a result.

Listen in to hear how to navigate a significant change like having a child or any other major life milestone on episode 251 of The Speaker Lab.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW

  • What was the most important question she asked herself?
  • Are there speaking options that don’t require travel?
  • What was one of her fears about sharing her pregnancy?
  • How has she navigated planning and booking gigs around her due date?
  • What elements has she ramped up to offset the lack of speaking gigs?
  • Why did she create a remote mastermind group?
  • Should you charge a higher fee to compensate for having fewer gigs?
  • How to share expectations with your significant other and family about travel and speaking gigs.
  • And much, much more!

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