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May 03
Why Most People Don’t Have a Proper Speaker Profile — And Why It Matters

Most Speakers Are Missing One Clear Place to Be Evaluated Most people who speak publicly do not have a proper speaker profile. They have a LinkedIn page. They might have a personal website. They may even have a video somewhere online. But they do not have a single, clear place that answers the one question […]

May 03
Why Video Is the Most Important Asset Any Speaker Has

The Speaker Asset That Matters Most If you do any kind of public speaking, there is one asset that matters more than almost anything else. It is not your bio. It is not your credentials. It is not even your topic. It is video. Because video answers the one big question event organizers really care […]

May 03
The Difference Between “Having Ideas” and Being a Speaker

Why Having Ideas Is Only the Starting Point A lot of people have ideas. They have opinions, experiences, insights, and perspectives they believe are worth sharing. In many cases, they are right. There is no shortage of thoughtful, intelligent people with something to say. In fact, for aspiring speakers, the array of potential “competition” can […]

Apr 28
How to Get Booked as a Speaker: What Event Organizers Are Really Looking For

Most speakers focus on what they want to say. Event organizers focus on something else entirely. They focus on risk. Not reputational risk in the dramatic sense — practical risk. Will this person be good on stage? Will they connect with the audience? Will they deliver what they promised? Will they fit the tone of […]

Oct 20
10 Ways to Find Speaking Gigs (Even if You’re Just Starting Out)

If you’re dreaming of getting on stage but don’t know where to start – this is for you. Finding your first few speaking gigs can feel like a mystery. You know you’ve got stories worth sharing, but the world doesn’t yet know who you are. The good news? You don’t need to be famous to […]

Jun 30
How to Get Your First Speaking Gig

Want to get on stage but don’t know where to begin? You don’t need a bestselling book, a giant following, or an agent to get started as a speaker. Most successful speakers begin small - often at free, local events that give them space to experiment and grow.

Jun 18
Top Speaking Topics Organizers Are Booking in 2025

From AI ethics to climate anxiety, here’s what’s resonating on today’s stages. Take a dive into the top speaking topics organizers are booking in 2025. The world is changing fast — and so are the conversations event organizers want to have. In 2025, public speaking is less about polished performance and more about purposeful presence. […]