Ready to step into the spotlight and grow your career through speaking? Let's talk about going from "good worker" to a must-promote professional

Public speaking can be a game-changer — not just for entrepreneurs, but for anyone looking to boost their visibility and influence. In this episode, I chat with Aurora Gregory, CEO of Speaker Brand Media and host of The Stage Whisperer podcast, about how mastering the mic can take your career to the next level.

Aurora shares how a speech contest at age 14 launched her lifelong passion for speaking, how she helps clients craft speaker brands and pitches that land real opportunities, and what it means to bring integrity, values, and presence to the stage. We also dive into what makes work feel good for her, how she sets boundaries in her schedule, and why deep work and "sacred time" are essential.

If you've ever wondered how speaking might fit into your growth strategy — or felt nervous about getting on a stage — this episode is for you.

⏳ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Aurora's first experience with public speaking at age 14 05:30 The power and responsibility of having the mic 08:22 How Aurora built her business and chose the "freelance" life early on 11:30 Making work feel good: time freedom, setting boundaries, and sacred mornings 16:40 Using deep work and calendar blocking to maximize productivity 23:30 The ripple effects of speaking on career growth and opportunity 26:50 Why speaking isn't just for keynotes and TEDx 30:10 Examples of internal speaker bureaus and industry stages 35:00 Encouragement for the reluctant speaker

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