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Do you miss the days when you met with people face-to-face and got to know them over a cup of coffee? Do you wish you had the opportunity to connect with agents, speakers, writers, and other people that can help you in so many aspects of this speaking life? I've always found this to be one of the most rewarding parts of attending speaker conferences. There aren't just fabulous workshops but also one-on-one opportunities to meet other speakers and grow as a speaker.

Top reasons to listen to the full episode:

1. Find out what workshops are taking place at speaker conferences
2. Learn why speaker conferences are an opportunity to chase your dream
3. Discover the networking opportunities available at speaker conferences

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SpeakUp Conference

She Speaks Conference

Christian Communicators

Vision Christian Writers

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Have you ever found yourself saying, "I'm just not a confident and charismatic speaker like XYZ is". That is exactly why I put together this three-part series on what it means to be charismatic on stage. 

Part three of this series discussed how to create warmth on stage. In this third and final episode, I wrap up the series by talking about competence.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Discover why you want to leave your body open
2. Find out how to maintain your warmth as your audience gets bigger
3. Learn why you should always keep your body to the front of the stage

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What do you think of when you hear the phrase "charismatic speaker"? Do you picture someone who is engaging and people naturally want to be around? Are they almost magnetic in the way they present themselves? 

In this part two of three, I’ll be talking about growing your confidence as a speaker and owning the stage.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Discover the first indicator of warmth
2. Find out how to maintain your warmth as your audience gets bigger
3. Learn why you should always keep your body to the front of the stage

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Have you ever wondered if you’ll reach a certain level as a speaker where you’ll truly feel confident in your calling? I'll be honest with y'all, I don't think you can ever be completely confident. 

We’ll discuss this very thing in more detail over the next three weeks, so stay tuned...

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Don't let your lack of confidence impact the woman who needs to hear what God has done in your life
2. Sharing your message is not about you. It’s about the person you are sharing it to
3. When you speak on a topic, you need to come across as an expert
   
   

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When someone asks you to speak at an event, do you hesitate to say yes? Do you automatically think that someone else is more qualified to speak than you are? Both myself and my guest, Lori Robertson have been there. We understand how easy it is to think, “Who am I to speak about that topic? What if I say the wrong thing?” But do you know what? In the end, that way of thinking comes down to two things: Having too much fear and too little confidence.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. There’s a difference between managing fear and cultivating confidence
2. It’s more important to know your audience and what they want than to follow trends
3. Whenever you’re asked to speak, you have to be willing to say yes

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Mentioned Resources

Speak with Confidence course

Women of Joy

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When I say “conversion”, what do I mean? Conversion means turning a connection and a conversation into a booked speaking opportunity. If you tuned in to the first two parts of these keys to getting booked to speak, you’ll already know all about making connections and having conversations. If you haven't listened to those episodes yet, please go back and do so. Now, let me ask you: How do you take the first two C's – connections and conversations – and move them into conversions? That’s exactly what we're going to discuss today, so keep listening.

During this episode, I share how to convert a conversation into a paid speaking engagement.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. A speaker with a message is one of the most servant-hearted jobs you will ever perform
2. It’s your job to help that event planner so you can do what you’ve been called to do
3. Work within your speaker's budget by being creative

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What Should I Be Paid to Speak Quiz

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Did you catch the last episode where we talked about making connections? If not, I highly recommend you check it out first because there’s some homework that lays the groundwork for this episode! Getting booked as a speaker starts with making connections. After making those connections, you can start having conversations and scheduling meetings. I know, booking meetings can be nerve-wracking even for speakers. That's why I want to spend some time discussing what you can expect going into these conversations, so keep listening…

In this episode, I talk about face-to-face meetings, video meetings and how to show up and serve well in both situations.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. In general, if you are able to get the meeting and are the right fit for her women, you have a good chance of being booked
2. When you're meeting someone, look her in the eye, whether it's onscreen or in person
3. Whether an opportunity works out or not, you've likely built a relationship that will lead to more opportunities

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Have you been calling up churches pitching yourself to speak and nobody’s returning your phone calls? Let me ask you this: if it’s not your church, do any members of the staff or congregation know who you are? Back in the day, cold pitching worked a lot better. Nowadays, anyone can send an email to a women's ministry director, and that's exactly what happens. Since so many unsolicited emails from unknown speakers land in their inbox, getting a meeting is becoming harder. But if you make a genuine connection, you stand a better chance of getting your foot in the door.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. It's okay if some people aren't willing to vouch for you.
2. You need to build a connection to get in the door.
3. Sometimes you ask people for connections and they don't know anyone. Keep asking more people you know.

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God has given you a message and He has entrusted you with this gift. But do you trust what He wants you to do with it? Are you showing up and sharing it? Have you ever considered sharing some bits of your story on a podcast? Not just any podcast, but YOUR own podcast.
 
In this episode, I have someone else with me. It is my pleasure to be joined by Eric Nevins, founding member of the Christian Podcasters Association.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. You don't have to be perfect to start, but you do have to be persistent.
2. Knowing your audience and what they want is more important than following trends.
3. Having the right mindset is important because you need to commit to publishing consistently.

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Christian Podcast Kickstart Course
Christian Podcasters Gold
Halfway There Podcast
Try Buzzsprout

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What do you consider a BIG stage? How many people are in the room? Is it 100, 500, 3,000? Whatever you consider to be "big,” when God calls you to it, you'll feel right at home. You won't feel lost, you'll know you're exactly where you’re supposed to be. Even if your name is the least known on that poster, you’ll still know that you are meant to be there. 

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Even if you are not well known, you have something valuable to offer.
2. Make sure you walk around the stage so you can get a feel for it.
3. Remember to engage the entire audience.

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