Public Speaking, Confidence, Storytelling, Selling, Personal Brand, Career Advancement: Be In Demand

📌 EARLY EPISODE RELEASE

When chaos hits the travel industry, opportunity is knocking at your door.

Travel disruptions are making meeting planners scramble, desperate to fill last-minute gaps left by speakers who can’t make it. If you’re local or just a short drive away, you could be the hero every event organizer needs right now. Acting fast and being reliable could turn a crisis into your biggest speaking break yet.

This episode hands you step-by-step strategies to position yourself as the go-to speaker when the unexpected happens. Gain the speaking advantage using the one secret nobody’s talking about—proximity. Take action, get noticed, and build powerful relationships with planners who will remember you long after the dust settles.

Here's what you'll learn:

• How to spot and contact local events, so you can get booked quickly when other speakers can’t show.
• The exact short script to use when emailing stressed-out event planners, so you cut through the noise and offer real help.
• Why showing up during a planner’s moment of need can turn into a long-term relationships, so you become a trusted partner, not just another name.
• The power of being proactive and ready on short notice, to set you apart from celebrity speakers.
• Practical steps to build your reputation as a savior in tough times, making you memorable and top-of-mind for future opportunities.

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Get on the waitlist for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!
• Get daily inspiration on Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
• Click and read more info over on my website.
• Looking for support to grow your business faster, get positioned as the expert and leave your audience mesmerized with your story, then schedule a call to learn more about my programs and how we can get you speaking in front of the "right" audiences.

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS

Today's LIVE COACHING is with Amy Moeller, who is looking to get booked to speak at events her ideal client is already attending. Her goal is to use speaking as the ultimate lead generation.

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***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND

***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****

Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****

Grab your FREE copy of the Be In Demand Listener Guide at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Guide *****

Get ready to communicate with confidence, connect more deeply, and stop over-editing yourself.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “Did I say too much?” or frozen when someone asked, “So, what do you do?” — this episode is for you.

Whether you’re introducing yourself at a networking event, pitching your services, or answering questions on a podcast, how you communicate shapes how people see you. The truth? It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being present — speaking with energy, clarity, and intention so your words create connection instead of confusion.

Here's what you’ll learn:

• Why connection always wins over perfection and how chasing “the right words” kills your confidence.
• The simple shift to sound like an expert instantly: speak in statements, not questions.
• How to simplify your elevator pitch so it sparks curiosity instead of glazing eyes over.
• Practical ways to stay fully present so your audience feels your confidence and authenticity.
• How to adapt your message to any situation, whether it’s a job interview, sales call, or speaking opportunity.

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Get on the waitlist for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!
• Grab the FREE resource Go from Unknown to Visible.
• Follow me on Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
• Click and read more into over on my website.
• If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. 

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS

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During this live coaching session, our guest Rebecca Sonnenberg, has experience speaking, but is speaking to two different audience that each need a different signature speech.

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***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND

***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****

Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****

Grab your FREE copy of the Be In Demand Listener Guide at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Guide *****

Who's deciding what you see online? Is it your choice, or artificial intelligence pulling the strings in the background?

AI isn’t just helping you search. It’s quietly filtering what you read, watch, and even think about. If you’re a speaker, coach, or consultant, this is changing everything about how you get discovered or buried.

Now, if you haven’t built a strong audience and real relationships, you’re handing the reins to algorithms. Your brilliance can’t shine if it’s not visible. AI will learn from whoever speaks up, not those who stay quiet.

What You'll Learn:

• How AI now acts as the gatekeeper of online content, so you can understand why visibility matters more than ever
• Why building your own audience is urgent, so you aren’t left behind in tomorrow’s marketplace
• The risk of hiding your expertise, so you recognize the importance of feeding the “machine” with your stories and value
• Simple steps to become more human and magnetic, so you stand out in a sea of automated feeds
• Why authenticity beats technology, so you can be easily remembered and referred

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS

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During this live coaching session, our guest Drenda Richards Thomas, has had some recent speaking success. She wants to take advantage of these past events and leverage them into more bookings on her calendar.

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***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND

***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****

Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****

Grab your FREE copy of the Be In Demand Listener Guide at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Guide *****

Fear of public speaking is simply a signal that you care.

It's not a stop sign on the road to your next opportunity. Everyone feels butterflies before stepping up to the mic. The difference is how you use that energy. Most avoid the stage.

What if your past failures could fuel your future success? Learn how to flip fear on its head, no matter if you’re just starting out or haunted by a slip-up from your speaking past.

• How to reframe fear and nerves into excitement, so you perform at a higher level when it matters most
• Steps to normalize fear as part of the speaking journey, so you won't let nerves sabotage your next big opportunity
• Strategies for coming back after a failed speech or criticism, so you bounce forward instead of shrinking back
• The most powerful way to build lasting confidence before you even walk on stage, so you look and sound like a pro

When you face your fears, doors open and the spotlight finds you, say yes, and become in demand.

*****Craft your Compelling, Captivating, and Converting speech. Take $250 off with code BIDLISTENER at https://speakandstandout.com/offer-indss *****





Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Get your copy of 17 Magic Phrases at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Magic
• Grab the FREE resource Directory of Places to Speak https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Directory
• Follow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/laurieann.murabito
• Click and read more over on my website. https://SpeakAndStandOut.com
• If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, book a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my programs. schedule a call at. https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success

What if your next podcast guest appearance or speaking engagement could bring you $10K+ in new client work?

🎤 In this episode, Laurie-Ann chats with Beth Nydick, who shares her FAME Formula for turning visibility into profitability. From fearless mindset to expert monetization, Beth reveals how to transform every mic moment into money. You’ll learn how to position your expertise, repurpose your visibility, and pitch yourself with confidence. If you’re ready to leverage Other People’s Audiences and finally get booked, seen, and paid.

Learn more about Beth at BethNydick.com

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***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND

***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****

Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****

Grab your FREE copy of the Be In Demand Listener Guide at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Guide *****

You don’t become a thought leader by waiting for someone else to call you a Thought Leader. 

You decide to lead with your own ideas. Too many brilliant business owners play small, holding back ideas that could change how people think. Stop waiting for permission and start sharing your unique point of view.

These five steps will help you clarify what you stand for and amplify your message, so your audience starts referring you whenever your topic comes up.

• How to clarify your unique point of view, so your perspective stands out and challenges the status quo
• The power of sharing your ideas publicly, so you gain visibility and credibility even if you’re just starting out
• How to use stories and data to support your message, so people remember and trust what you say
• Why consistency across all platforms is key, so you grow your reputation as the expert in your field
• The real benefits of collaborating with others, so you stop competing and start building greater influence

Claim your spot as a thought leader, because no one is coming to slip a certificate under your pillow.

**** Join IN Demand...the Membership at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND

*****Craft your Compelling, Captivating, and Converting speech. Take $250 off with code BIDLISTENER at https://speakandstandout.com/offer-indss *****



Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Grab the FREE resource Directory of Places to Speak https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/gift
• Follow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/laurieann.murabito
• Click and read more into over on my website. https://SpeakAndStandOut.com
• If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, book a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my programs. schedule a call at. https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS

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During this live coaching session, our guest Gary Smith, has experience speaking and is taking a pivot for his last phase of life to impact differently. We discuss a future speaking event and tips to capitalize on this speaking opportunity.

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***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND

***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****

Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****

Grab your FREE copy of the Be In Demand Listener Guide at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Guide *****