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
A Great Customer Experience In Professional Speaking Is More Important During COVID-19
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
How to Create Successful Presentations Online and Offline
Recently I spoke with Beau Basel Beaudoin. She shared decades of experience and explained what you need to do before, during, and after events to
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. It’s time to increase the quality of your virtual presentations, especially if you’re a professional speaker.
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
How to Move Your Speaking Career from Free to Fee 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 Chunky Method: A Low Stress and Increased Productivity Writing Process
Editor’s Note: Each blog post that appears in this series was written before the pandemic and civil unrest took hold of the nation. We may
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
Strategies to Create Successful Speaking Experiences
Editor’s Note: Each blog post that appears in this series was written before the pandemic and civil unrest took hold of the nation. We may
July 28, 2020
Interviews
Professional Speaking Content To Build Business
Editor’s Note: Each blog post that appears in this series was written before the pandemic and civil unrest took hold of the nation. We may
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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