Carla Howard spent years navigating corporate change, and now she’s leading others through the maze of self-doubt, tough negotiations, and career transitions on her own terms.

As a mentor, strategic change leader, and confidence-builder, Carla empowers speakers to ditch limiting beliefs, build an unshakable foundation, and advocate for themselves in the marketplace. Her toolkit: clarity, bold action, and mindset shifts.

In this episode, Carla joins Kevin St. Clergy to unpack the hidden traps speakers face – from overcoming imposter syndrome and blind blaming, to mastering the art of negotiation, niching down for impact, and becoming truly indispensable on any stage.

In this episode, Kevin and Carla will discuss:

(01:12) Introducing Carla Howard

(03:47) How speakers really get paid

(08:06) Turning speaking into a profession

(10:00) Overcoming nerves on stage

(14:31) Finding the right conferences for your niche

(17:14) Negotiating fees and adding more value

(20:23) How to get paid from the stage

(23:21) Focusing on what the audience actually needs

(27:35) Habits of proactive event speakers

(30:26) Promoting events before and after they run

(33:00) Simple ways to keep an audience engaged

(37:46) Why mistakes fuel real growth

Carla Howard is a sought-after speaker, coach, and communication strategist who helps leaders and entrepreneurs get paid for their expertise. With decades of experience on stages and in boardrooms, she teaches how to own your voice, deliver real value, and turn speaking into a profitable, impact-driven career.

Connect with Carla:

The Speakers Connection: https://thespeakersconnection.com/

Carla’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/changestrategist/

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