Stress Reduction for Online and Offline Presentations
As a speaker, it’s important to notice when you’re experiencing stress. That’s what I recently discussed with Brendan Cournane. He has been a practitioner of
May 10, 2021
Guest Post
Build Your Speaking Business During Tough Times
When times are difficult or uncertain, the speaking industry can take a hit. To build your speaking business during tough times, start by asking what’s
April 13, 2021
Interviews
How to Design an Engaging Live or Virtual Speech
When they need to deliver or design an engaging live or virtual speech, many speakers go about it the wrong way. A successful speech is
March 8, 2021
Interviews
How to Run A Successful Speaking Business
Many experienced speakers are profitable, but not many run their speaking careers like a traditional business. Recently Stacey Hanke and I discussed how she’s created
February 23, 2021
Interviews
Customer Experience Matters More Now for Speakers
A remarkable customer experience is your best sales and marketing strategy. That’s what I discussed with 20-year marketing veteran Dan Gingiss. Dan says that he
February 10, 2021
Interviews
Create Successful Presentations Online and Offline
Are you curious about what it really takes to create successful presentations — online AND offline? Recently I spoke with Beau Basel Beaudoin. She shared
January 20, 2021
Interviews
How To Build a Professional Speaking Business
Being a professional speaker can be exciting. You have to remember that it’s still a business that needs to be built and run like a
December 9, 2020
Interviews
How To Create Successful Virtual Presentations
It seems like everyone is on Zoom these days. If you’re curious about how to create successful virtual presentations, you’re not alone. It’s time to
October 26, 2020
Interviews
How To Build Generosity Into Your Speaking Business
Practicing generosity in business can change the arc of your career. That’s what Ellen Rogin and I recently spoke about. She wrote the New York
October 13, 2020
Interviews
Free to Fee: How to Grow Your Speaking Career Faster
With regards to a professional speaking career one of the biggest issues that comes up is how to move from speaking for free to getting
September 30, 2020
Interviews
The Writing Process for Low Stress, High Productivity
Writing a book can be a daunting task. What will you write about? Once you decide what to write about, how will you find the
August 28, 2020
Interviews
How to Get “Unstuck” When Developing New Business
When things get tough and you’re developing business fast enough, you need to take action, not just think about taking action. Specifially, you need to find ways to get “unstuck” when developing new business as a speaker. While Lynne believes in positive thinking, she knows that sitting in her office and thinking good thoughts is not going to make her phone ring. She says, “activity begets activity.” When your phone is NOT ringing what is it that you can do to change your situation?
August 12, 2020
Interviews
Successful Speaking Experiences: 4 Proven Strategies
Recently I spoke with Kevin O’Connor, past President of NSA-IL, an author and almost 40-year veteran in the speaking industry. He shared some genius speaking
July 28, 2020
Interviews
Professional Speaking Content To Build Business
If you’re building a professional speaking business, you know there are many social media outlets and opportunities for sharing your content. While you don’t have
July 14, 2020
Guest Post
One Speaker At A Time: Embracing Diversity
By Shanita Akintonde, NSA-IL member NSA-IL is a notable chapter, comprised of professional, well-seasoned, diversity driven speakers. Our members’ knowledge and insight make them amongst
June 30, 2020
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