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Three Gotta-Have AI Tools For Professional Speakers

Three Gotta-Have AI Tools For Professional Speakers

By Terry Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE, Cavett Award Recipient | You’ve heard the buzz about AI and how it’s changing our world, potentially replacing a boatload of jobs. But hold your horses! As with so much technology I’ve seen through the years, some of this is flat-out malarkey (a technical term, mind you) and yet…

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Defeating Distraction: How Attention Management Can Transform Your Speaking Career

Defeating Distraction: How Attention Management Can Transform Your Speaking Career

By Maura Nevel Thomas, MBA, CSP | Not having enough time is not the challenge we think it is. While our goals and ambitions may be big, we do have the time we need to be successful. In an era dominated by digital distractions, the traditional go-to concept of “time management” is losing its relevance….

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The Three Biggest Lessons I Learned Writing and Launching My First Book

The Three Biggest Lessons I Learned Writing and Launching My First Book

By Brittany Hodak |  For years, people told me, “You’ve got to write a book to help your speaking career,” or “I loved you on stage, but you need to write a book!” I knew I should write a book, but I was unsure how to go about the process. I didn’t want a book;…

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What Is Your Why?

What Is Your Why?

By Shanita Baraka Akintonde, MBA, M.Ed, DTM | Growing up as a little Black girl on the vibrant south side of Chicago, I never imagined that my voice would one day carry across continents, resonating with audiences around the world. But from those humble beginnings emerged a dream – a dream to become a speaker,…

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Elevate Your Stagecraft: Three Tips to Use Improv to Improve Your Speaking

Elevate Your Stagecraft: Three Tips to Use Improv to Improve Your Speaking

By Candy Campbell, DNP, RN, CNL, CVP, CEP, LNC, FNAP | You’ve done the sound check. Gone to the bathroom. Drank some water. In a few seconds, you’ll step on the stage and deliver the message you’ve worked so hard to create. You’re excited, pumped…. but you also realize, you’re terrified! (Even seasoned speakers know…

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Using Words That Embrace a Wider Audience

Using Words That Embrace a Wider Audience

By Jess Pettitt, CSP | If I told you that a minimum of 10% of your audience would instantly feel more connected to you if you wore yellow on stage, how many of you would re-consider your wardrobe choices?  Maybe a few of you are going, “WOW! That is why I get so many new…

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Printing Money Legally | Licensing Your Intellectual Property to Corporations

Printing Money Legally | Licensing Your Intellectual Property to Corporations

By Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE | I have made millions of dollars licensing my intellectual property to corporations of all sizes, worldwide, and I’m telling you this in the hopes of inspiring you to do the same. Without question, licensing my intellectual property is one of the primary reasons I’ve been able to build and…

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Revenue and Reputation from Research

Revenue and Reputation from Research

By Wally Adamchik, CSP | One of the biggest challenges we face is finding and talking with qualified prospects. Nobody likes to be sold to, but many people like to talk. Research is your opportunity to get people talking. You gain access, establish credibility by asking good questions, and gather content to use in your…

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Building a Speaking Business That Fills Your Soul! | Part Two

Building a Speaking Business That Fills Your Soul! | Part Two

By Mike Domitrz, CSP, CPAE | Once I was focused on serving THROUGH my Zone of Genius, nothing could stop me . . . until I had a moment to pause when there was a small break in my busy speaking schedule. And without realizing it, suddenly I was falling back into the mindset of,…

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