By Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE Two hundred doctors had assembled for the event. It was a leadership conference at the LA Biltmore Hotel for hospital chiefs of staff. As I sat in the audience, I saw one physician after another “present his papers.” These were the dullest speeches I’d ever heard! The audience was half asleep and … Read more
By Linda Swindling, CSP, CPAE Speakers often want to know what items are negotiable and how much to charge. Not asking for what is available can be a rational concern. That said, there are lists of concessions and items to request. However, many speakers ignore the wants, needs and even fears of the busy professionals … Read more
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, … Read more
By Thom Singer, CSP | Many people will tell you to “burn the boats” and go full-time into your speaking career, as if that is the only way to achieve success. However, many successful speakers incorporate speaking as part of their business or as a side business. You should never believe that this is solely … Read more