Video is all the rage right now and organizers are looking to video content to get a better understanding of how you actually perform from the stage. Whether you are just starting to build that credibility as a speaker and you want to start showcasing your expertise in a more approachable way or you're a speaker who has tons of video content and you're not sure how to repurpose and leverage this to book more engagements, this episode is for you! We're talking all things video in YouTube and how to really leverage this platform to book speaking engagements.

Trena Little is a YouTube expert and she is going to share with us all her tips and tricks that you can use in our own business right now to get started with YouTube as a speaker or to use it to take you to the next level.

Do you want to book more speaking engagements and have an incredible client experience that finally allows you to charge what you’re worth? Use this link to get 50% off your first year at Honeybook thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/resources

If you loved this episode and it motivated you to add speaking to your business please take the time to leave me some positive feedback on iTunes. I’d also love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us @thecreativespeakerpodcast.

Episode takeaways you don’t want to miss:

• YouTube isn’t just another social media platform, it can be vital for you as a speaker as you book speaking engagements.
• Event organizers are more inclined to watch a video of you speaking versus scroll your website and platforms. They gain a stronger understanding of who you are through a video.
• Fight through your discomfort to film videos and know that you don’t need high-end fancy equipment to get it done.
• Take time to do your research around YouTube. Learn about keywords, thumbnails, etc.

For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/016

Video is all the rage right now and organizers are looking to video content to get a better understanding of how you actually perform from the stage. Whether you are just starting to build that credibility as a speaker and you want to start showcasing your expertise in a more approachable way or you're a speaker who has tons of video content and you're not sure how to repurpose and leverage this to book more engagements, this episode is for you! We're talking all things video in YouTube and how to really leverage this platform to book speaking engagements.

Trena Little is a YouTube expert and she is going to share with us all her tips and tricks that you can use in our own business right now to get started with YouTube as a speaker or to use it to take you to the next level.

Do you want to book more speaking engagements and have an incredible client experience that finally allows you to charge what you’re worth? Use this link to get 50% off your first year at Honeybook thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/resources

If you loved this episode and it motivated you to add speaking to your business please take the time to leave me some positive feedback on iTunes. I’d also love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us @thecreativespeakerpodcast.

Episode takeaways you don’t want to miss:

• YouTube isn’t just another social media platform, it can be vital for you as a speaker as you book speaking engagements.
• Event organizers are more inclined to watch a video of you speaking versus scroll your website and platforms. They gain a stronger understanding of who you are through a video.
• Fight through your discomfort to film videos and know that you don’t need high-end fancy equipment to get it done.
• Take time to do your research around YouTube. Learn about keywords, thumbnails, etc.

For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/016

I believe all of us have the same opportunities to reach our audience from the stage. However, not all of us know how to bundle up our business into a cohesive speaking platform. I’m tired of watching incredible business owners halting their own speaking success because they feel trapped in the cycle of “I need experience in order to be selected to speak. But in order to gain experience, I need to be selected to speak” This week, we’re going to stop that cycle in its tracks! Building credibility as a speaker isn’t about waiting around for someone to tell you “You’re an expert- come speak!” It’s about taking action and building that credibility for yourself. It’s not complicated, but it IS going to take some work on your part… are you in?

Do you want to book more speaking engagements and have an incredible client experience that finally allows you to charge what you’re worth? Use this link to get 50% off your first year at thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/resources

 If you loved this episode and it motivated you to add speaking to your business please take the time to leave me some positive feedback on iTunes. I’d also love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us @thecreativespeakerpodcast.

Episode takeaways you don’t want to miss:

• If you want inbound speaking requests, you need to be known for SOMETHING - not everything. By selecting your “zone of genius” you will see speaking requests that fit who you are as a speaker fall in your lap.
• Event organizers and the audience shouldn’t just know you, but should know your work. They should know your zone of genius.
• Make sure you’re immersed in the work that you’re sharing about and are up to date on what’s happening in your field.
• Showcase your speaking expertise by compiling your speaker marketing materials into one cohesive spot.

For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/015 

I believe all of us have the same opportunities to reach our audience from the stage. However, not all of us know how to bundle up our business into a cohesive speaking platform. I’m tired of watching incredible business owners halting their own speaking success because they feel trapped in the cycle of “I need experience in order to be selected to speak. But in order to gain experience, I need to be selected to speak” This week, we’re going to stop that cycle in its tracks! Building credibility as a speaker isn’t about waiting around for someone to tell you “You’re an expert- come speak!” It’s about taking action and building that credibility for yourself. It’s not complicated, but it IS going to take some work on your part… are you in?

Do you want to book more speaking engagements and have an incredible client experience that finally allows you to charge what you’re worth? Use this link to get 50% off your first year at thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/resources

 If you loved this episode and it motivated you to add speaking to your business please take the time to leave me some positive feedback on iTunes. I’d also love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us @thecreativespeakerpodcast.

Episode takeaways you don’t want to miss:

• If you want inbound speaking requests, you need to be known for SOMETHING - not everything. By selecting your “zone of genius” you will see speaking requests that fit who you are as a speaker fall in your lap.
• Event organizers and the audience shouldn’t just know you, but should know your work. They should know your zone of genius.
• Make sure you’re immersed in the work that you’re sharing about and are up to date on what’s happening in your field.
• Showcase your speaking expertise by compiling your speaker marketing materials into one cohesive spot.

For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/015 

As speakers we are storytellers. And we have the ability to communicate our story however we want it to be perceived. People will judge our story whether we share it or not. That is out of out control! But if our focus is in the right place and our heart is supported with the right intentions, then we can share our story confidently and bravely. You can choose to be either a celebrity or a leader with your story. Leaders create other leaders, celebrities create followers. Leaders empower people to be their best, celebrities create content to draw people, to watch them, to admire them.

My dear friend, Natalie Franke Hayes, is joining us to discuss how to share our stories, when to share them, and how much of them to share. She has a personal  journey around this topic and I know you will truly enjoy learning from her in this episode!

Do you want to book more speaking engagements and have an incredible client experience that finally allows you to charge what you’re worth? Use this link to get 50% off your first year at Honeybook thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/resources

If you loved this episode and it motivated you to add speaking to your business please take the time to leave me some positive feedback on iTunes. I’d also love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us @thecreativespeakerpodcast.

Episode takeaways you don’t want to miss:

• You have the ability to communicate your story however you want it to be perceived.
• You can choose to be either a celebrity or a leader with your story. Leaders create other leaders, celebrities create followers. Leaders empower people to be their best, celebrities create content to draw people, to watch them, to admire them.
• When we are sharing things it's not just us, there are other people in our lives who are being impacted by this.
• It isn’t wise to share your story in the thick of it.
• People will judge you whether you share your story or you don’t. So you can either share your truth (your story) bravely to help other people or you can stay silent.

For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/014

As speakers we are storytellers. And we have the ability to communicate our story however we want it to be perceived. People will judge our story whether we share it or not. That is out of out control! But if our focus is in the right place and our heart is supported with the right intentions, then we can share our story confidently and bravely. You can choose to be either a celebrity or a leader with your story. Leaders create other leaders, celebrities create followers. Leaders empower people to be their best, celebrities create content to draw people, to watch them, to admire them.

My dear friend, Natalie Franke Hayes, is joining us to discuss how to share our stories, when to share them, and how much of them to share. She has a personal  journey around this topic and I know you will truly enjoy learning from her in this episode!

Do you want to book more speaking engagements and have an incredible client experience that finally allows you to charge what you’re worth? Use this link to get 50% off your first year at Honeybook thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/resources

If you loved this episode and it motivated you to add speaking to your business please take the time to leave me some positive feedback on iTunes. I’d also love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us @thecreativespeakerpodcast.

Episode takeaways you don’t want to miss:

• You have the ability to communicate your story however you want it to be perceived.
• You can choose to be either a celebrity or a leader with your story. Leaders create other leaders, celebrities create followers. Leaders empower people to be their best, celebrities create content to draw people, to watch them, to admire them.
• When we are sharing things it's not just us, there are other people in our lives who are being impacted by this.
• It isn’t wise to share your story in the thick of it.
• People will judge you whether you share your story or you don’t. So you can either share your truth (your story) bravely to help other people or you can stay silent.

For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/014

There will always be criticism. Always. No matter what you do. You can’t and won’t please everyone. You’re not supposed to. There are specific people that you have been called to serve and it’s your job to show up and serve them, not try to figure out how to tailor your message to appease others. As a speaker, you will face criticism for many things; your style of speaking, your presentation materials, your story, and more. When the criticism comes (and remember, it will!) it is up to you to decide what you do with it. There are times when criticism is valuable and there are times it needs to be disregarded. I am excited to talk through the differences with you in this episode!

Do you want to book more speaking engagements and have an incredible client experience that finally allows you to charge what you’re worth? Use this link to get 50% off your first year at Honeybook thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/resources

If you loved this episode and it motivated you to add speaking to your business please take the time to leave me some positive feedback on iTunes. I’d also love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us @thecreativespeakerpodcast.

Episode takeaways you don’t want to miss:

• You have to force yourself to get comfortable with criticism because it will happen.
• Negative feedback can be valuable because it is where we can learn to change things and do things differently. If everybody is stroking our ego and saying that things are phenomenal, don't change anything. We're never gonna grow. We're never going to improve. We're never going to evolve or innovate.
• Whenever you're receiving criticism, take some time to consider if it is valid and if it was said with intent to hurt or harm. Is this something that I need to keep dig deeper into and analyze it, or is this something that I should just discard?
• Once we’ve shifted our perspective about criticism, evaluated if it’s usual (or valid) information or not, now we’re left to decide what to actually do with that criticism.
• Tips that may help you navigate extreme criticism and harassment.

 For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/013 

There will always be criticism. Always. No matter what you do. You can’t and won’t please everyone. You’re not supposed to. There are specific people that you have been called to serve and it’s your job to show up and serve them, not try to figure out how to tailor your message to appease others. As a speaker, you will face criticism for many things; your style of speaking, your presentation materials, your story, and more. When the criticism comes (and remember, it will!) it is up to you to decide what you do with it. There are times when criticism is valuable and there are times it needs to be disregarded. I am excited to talk through the differences with you in this episode!

Do you want to book more speaking engagements and have an incredible client experience that finally allows you to charge what you’re worth? Use this link to get 50% off your first year at Honeybook thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/resources

If you loved this episode and it motivated you to add speaking to your business please take the time to leave me some positive feedback on iTunes. I’d also love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us @thecreativespeakerpodcast.

Episode takeaways you don’t want to miss:

• You have to force yourself to get comfortable with criticism because it will happen.
• Negative feedback can be valuable because it is where we can learn to change things and do things differently. If everybody is stroking our ego and saying that things are phenomenal, don't change anything. We're never gonna grow. We're never going to improve. We're never going to evolve or innovate.
• Whenever you're receiving criticism, take some time to consider if it is valid and if it was said with intent to hurt or harm. Is this something that I need to keep dig deeper into and analyze it, or is this something that I should just discard?
• Once we’ve shifted our perspective about criticism, evaluated if it’s usual (or valid) information or not, now we’re left to decide what to actually do with that criticism.
• Tips that may help you navigate extreme criticism and harassment.

 For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/013 

Today's episode is a little more meaty than usual! We're getting down to some technical, nitty-gritty details to help you make the most out of your speaker agreement. Maybe you're a speaker who's starting to get on the stage and you're worried about what to include in your speaker contract. Do you even need one? What's the point? Or maybe you're a host who's bringing speakers into serve at your event and your not sure what needs to be included in that paperwork. How do you protect yourself? How do we make sure that everyone is on the same page? I've brought on my dear friend Joey Vitale, who is an attorney specifically for creatives, so he understands our industry and he's also a speaker. He has A LOT of wisdom when it comes to speaker agreements! You are going to learn so much in this episode!

Do you want to book more speaking engagements and have an incredible client experience that finally allows you to charge what you’re worth? Use this link to get 50% off your first year at Honeybook thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/resources

If you loved this episode and it motivated you to add speaking to your business please take the time to leave me some positive feedback on iTunes. I’d also love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us @thecreativespeakerpodcast.

Episode takeaways you don’t want to miss:

• Speaker contracts are part of the foundational layer for your platform as a speaker because it creates a powerful layer of protection for you and your business.
• Get clear on payment and benefit details within your contract. If you’re getting paid, what does that payment schedule look like? How do you accept payment? Is any non-refundable? Travel and accommodation covered?
• It is important to include ALL the big and little details in your speaker contract. From technical needs, promotional expectations, presentation requirements, and everything in between. Cover every single detail!
• Be sure to build consequences into your contract. What happens if things go south or sideways? Protect yourself!

For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/012

Today's episode is a little more meaty than usual! We're getting down to some technical, nitty-gritty details to help you make the most out of your speaker agreement. Maybe you're a speaker who's starting to get on the stage and you're worried about what to include in your speaker contract. Do you even need one? What's the point? Or maybe you're a host who's bringing speakers into serve at your event and your not sure what needs to be included in that paperwork. How do you protect yourself? How do we make sure that everyone is on the same page? I've brought on my dear friend Joey Vitale, who is an attorney specifically for creatives, so he understands our industry and he's also a speaker. He has A LOT of wisdom when it comes to speaker agreements! You are going to learn so much in this episode!

Do you want to book more speaking engagements and have an incredible client experience that finally allows you to charge what you’re worth? Use this link to get 50% off your first year at Honeybook thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/resources

If you loved this episode and it motivated you to add speaking to your business please take the time to leave me some positive feedback on iTunes. I’d also love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us @thecreativespeakerpodcast.

Episode takeaways you don’t want to miss:

• Speaker contracts are part of the foundational layer for your platform as a speaker because it creates a powerful layer of protection for you and your business.
• Get clear on payment and benefit details within your contract. If you’re getting paid, what does that payment schedule look like? How do you accept payment? Is any non-refundable? Travel and accommodation covered?
• It is important to include ALL the big and little details in your speaker contract. From technical needs, promotional expectations, presentation requirements, and everything in between. Cover every single detail!
• Be sure to build consequences into your contract. What happens if things go south or sideways? Protect yourself!

For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/012