As we embrace the excitement of a new year, it's the perfect time to strategize about your speaking journey.

Are you wondering where to make your mark this year? 

Let's delve deeper because the art of creating a robust speaking and visibility plan transcends merely scouting for random events, conferences, and podcasts.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• Identify Your Speaking Goals: Understand the different goals you can pursue through public speaking and how these can empower your personal and professional growth.
• Use the 5 Whys Method: I'll share with you the transformative 5 Whys technique. It's a journey I've embarked on myself, and I’ll be opening up about how this approach helped me uncover the heart of my speaking objectives.
• The Importance of Local Groups: Learn how to connect with local groups and why focusing on a few, to begin with, can create more impactful connections and help you get known as a speaker.
• Choose the Right Conferences: We’ll walk you through how to select conferences that align with your message and how these platforms can elevate your speaking career.
• The Right Way to Pitch to be a Guest on Podcasts: Discover the pathways to becoming a guest on podcasts that resonate with your brand and message.
• Optimize Your LinkedIn for Speaking Opportunities: Tips on making your LinkedIn profile a beacon for speaking invitations.

 

Want to develop your speaking skills, thought leadership, and signature talk?

Check out our online coaching program the Thought Leader Academy and our upcoming 3-day in-person speaking intensive.

 

Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/367/

Michelle Warner’s Networking That Pays course: https://www.themichellewarner.com/networkingthatpays 

 Connect on LinkedIn:

• Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox
• Diane Diaz = https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediaz

 

Related Podcast Episodes:

• Episode 362: [Case Study] Integrating Thought Leadership and Lead Generation in Your Signature Talk with Danielle Hayden
• Episode 355: What a Signature Talk Is and What It Should be Doing for You
• Episode 356: What to Do Now to Position Yourself as a Thought Leader