Have you ever scored a big speaking opportunity and went from elation to “OMG, what did I get myself into?” in less than an hour?

Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Writing a speech is a creative process. A process that is full of excitement, panic, and wondering if it will ever come together.

In today's, episode of The Rebel Speaker Podcast, we are going to discuss the creative process behind how to write a speech. Buckle your seatbelt, it’s going to be a wild creative ride.

We’ll cover:

• The five stages of writing your next speech
• The stage that is the most difficult to get through
• My favorite resources about creativity
• My best two tips for surviving even thriving during the creative process

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Seth Godin’s The Dip (book)
2. Brene Brown’s Rising Strong (book)
3. Sally Hogshead “Creativity and The Throne of Agony” (blog post)
4. Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic (book)
5. The Speak for Impact program for crafting a signature speech
6. The Rebel Speaker Facebook Group