Speaking to Speakers About Speaking
With nearly 30 years in the speaking industry, I’ve seen one common thread among even the most talented speakers: they overlook the obvious. My keynotes focus on helping speakers unlock the strengths that feel ordinary to them but are actually the key to their success.
Helping Speakers Become Bookable
I’ve spent decades on the front lines of the speaking industry, and I know what works.
My talks are designed to deliver the tools to get booked—from refining your speech and materials to avoiding the mistakes that turn planners off. You’ll leave with practical strategies to boost your bookings, build trust with event planners, and position yourself as the speaker they can’t live without.
"Becoming a Bookable Speaker: Breaking Barriers to Bookings"
In this no-nonsense keynote, I’m pulling back the curtain on what makes a speaker truly bookable. Whether you’re trying to catch the attention of bureaus or planners, I’ve got the insider strategies you need to break through the noise. Like Steve Martin said, “Be so good they can’t ignore you.”
I’ll show you how to go from “just another speaker” to the speaker everyone wants by focusing on your speech, your marketing, and your materials.
Key Takeaways:
- Your Speech: Every speaking opportunity is a chance to build your brand. I’ll show you how planners really find speakers and why speaking more leads to speaking more.
- Your Marketing: If no one’s talking about you, you’re not getting booked. I’ll show you how to create buzz and build a reputation.
- Your Materials: Your demo video is your ticket to bigger stages. I’ll show you how to make yours unforgettable, so planners are asking, “Why haven’t we booked them before?”
Becoming a bookable speaker is about more than being great on stage—it’s about presenting yourself in a way that gives planners and bureaus the right kind of FOMO.
"The Obvious Advantage: Turn Your Ordinary Into Extraordinary Success"
What sets you apart as a speaker? Most people overlook their greatest strengths because they feel too ordinary. In this keynote, I’ll show you how to turn those “ordinary” traits into your unstoppable advantage.
After 30 years working with thought-leaders, Hall Of Fame Speakers, and industry giants, I’ve found that what feels ordinary is usually your biggest edge. Tapping into that is how you stand out in a crowded market.
Key Takeaways:
- Spot the Advantage: Your greatest asset is probably hidden in plain sight. I’ll help you find it—your first, most, only, or best—and use it to set yourself apart.
- Align Your Strengths: Once you know what makes you unique, it’s about aligning that with your brand and message to attract the right clients.
- Stand Out: I’ll show you how to leverage your strengths in your marketing, speeches, and demo reel to land more bookings and build a lasting career.
The Ordinary Advantage is about owning what’s already there.
I’ll help you spot, align, and use your hidden strengths to unlock your full potential. Stop overlooking the obvious, and start standing out.