An interview with Dr. Laura Louis, CEO of Couch to Podium, on how to move into public speaking as a therapist. We look at best practices, what therapists get wrong, and how to get started.

It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.

To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.

 Interview with Dr. Laura Louis, CEO of Couch to Podium.

Dr. Laura Louis is the founder of the Couch to Podium academy which consists of a Facebook community, Courses Retreats, Seminars and a Mastermind. Dr. Louis teaches therapists and counselors all about the business side of speaking. She was able to book over 40 speaking engagements last year alone AND build a steady stream of speaking engagements.

Dr. Louis has conducted over one hundred paid speaking engagements nationally and internationally. She has negotiated travel, and expenses along with $3000 speaking fees. Dr. Louis' clients have launched paid speaking gigs, developed retreats and launched programs. 

 Dr. Louis has been featured on NBC, has been asked to speak for the American Psychological Association Conference and The National Sales Conference. 

In this episode we talk about:

Relevant Resources:

We’ve pulled together any resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links:

Therapy Reimagined 2020 Call for Speakers

Couch to Podium website

Couch to Podium Membership Program

Dr. Louis’ Facebook Group: Paid to Speak (Mental Health Speakers Group)

Dr. Louis’ Facebook Page: Couch to Podium

Dr. Louis’ Instragram

Dr. Louis’ website: https://www.atlantacoupletherapy.com/

Dr. Louis’ training: https://drlouis.clickfunnels.com/booked-to-speak32977293

 Relevant Episodes:

Clinical Marketing

Beyond Selling the Couch

Open to Opportunity

So You Want to Plan a Conference

Connect with us:

The Modern Therapists Group on Facebook

Get Notified About Therapy Reimagined 2020 (and TR2019 Virtual Conference)

Credits:

Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/

Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano http://www.crystalmangano.com/