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Want To Create New Speaking Opportunities?

By Navaal Mahdi | October 16, 2024

By Frank Kitchen, CSP | Many think you must have a killer Speaker’s Reel. Others will tell you to hire a Virtual Assistant. Another group will tell you it’s about creating a social media presence. You’ll hear constant comments about building a funnel. Everyone has advice. Let me be honest with you…there are numerous ways … Read more

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How to Lean into Intimidation and Grow Your Speaking

How to Lean into Intimidation and Grow Your Speaking

By Navaal Mahdi | October 9, 2024

By Scott Carley – The Change Energizer | For whatever reason, my whole life has been one of intimidation. Maybe it was because my brother was eight years my senior, always a step ahead and setting the bar high. Or maybe it was because I’ve always wanted more for myself and my career, which put … Read more

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Three Gotta-Have AI Tools For Professional Speakers

Three Gotta-Have AI Tools For Professional Speakers

By Navaal Mahdi | October 2, 2024

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 … Read more

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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 Navaal Mahdi | September 25, 2024

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. … Read more

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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 Navaal Mahdi | September 18, 2024

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; … Read more

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What Is Your Why?

What Is Your Why?

By Navaal Mahdi | September 11, 2024

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, … Read more

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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 Navaal Mahdi | September 4, 2024

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 … Read more

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Using Words That Embrace a Wider Audience

Using Words That Embrace a Wider Audience

By Navaal Mahdi | August 28, 2024

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 … Read more

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Printing Money Legally | Licensing Your Intellectual Property to Corporations

Printing Money Legally | Licensing Your Intellectual Property to Corporations

By Navaal Mahdi | August 21, 2024

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 … Read more

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Revenue and Reputation from Research

Revenue and Reputation from Research

By Navaal Mahdi | July 30, 2024

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 … Read more

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