Professional Speaking Episodes

Today we discuss how leaders become a captivating speaker that can entertain and inspire audiences. Our guest Peter George is an author of a book on this subject and a public speaking coach. Ever wondered how a speaker can turn a mundane presentation into an unforgettable experience? Peter shares his personal journey from battling a lisp and stutter to becoming a highly sought-after public speaker. Discover how transforming your focus from yourself to your audience can significantly elevate your...

Join us in this episode as we welcome two industry titans, Kim Walsh Phillips and Justin Guarini. Kim, a marketing genius with a track record of transforming high-profile clients, teams up with Justin, a seasoned performer from American Idol and Broadway. They share their combined expertise to teach you how to capture your audience’s emotions and turn leads into loyal clients through powerful storytelling and targeted messaging. Hear success stories of professionals who grew their business massi...

Join us as content marketing expert Geoffrey Klein shares his fascinating journey, from collaborating with the legendary Seth Godin to giving a Tedx talk on storytelling and getting certified in AI at MIT. Geoffrey unveils how he founded his own marketing agency centered on visual storytelling and offers a glimpse into his book, "The Content Beast." Listen to his TEDx talk experiences and discover the keys to building a robust personal brand that strengthens your credibility and thought leadersh...

Send us a Text Message. Today we tackle the marketing topic of how to grow your business through professional speaking. In this episode Eric interviews Steve Lowell, a seasoned keynote speaker who has given 3,500 talks globally and trained 100,000 speakers as a public speaking coach. Steve discusses his transition from the music industry to public speaking, influenced by Zig Ziglar and the simplicity and impact of speaking engagements. He elaborates on the marketing strategies that have propell...

How do experts get paid what they are worth for their advice? In this episode, our guest, Ann Carden, a successful marketing leader and CEO of an attraction marketing and media agency, shares her experience and strategies in helping clients build high-end, premium businesses. She discusses the importance of strategic marketing, including online positioning to eliminate competition and scalable speaking to reach and engage high-value clients. Ann shares stories about how she has helped entrepren...

This episode discusses strategies for getting professional speaking gigs, emphasizing creative ways to get booked as a speaker. Leisa Reid shares how she booked 600+ speaking gigs and how she helps entrepreneurs become speakers to grow their business. Highlighting a shift away from cold calling and tedious manual processes, this episode explores the benefits of forming strategic partnerships and leveraging personal networks within the speaking industry. The importance of delivering valuable c...

In this episode, marketing agency owner and founder of Innovation Women, Bobbie Carlton, shares her advice for executives & event organizers, and discusses her passion project aimed at increasing female representation on conference stages. Carlton discusses her day job running a marketing agency, her night job running Innovation Nights events, and her 'dream job' with Innovation Women, which addresses the gender disparity in public speaking opportunities at conferences and events. Innovation Wo...