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How To Become A Motivational Speaker

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Let me bring something to your awareness that took me years to understand. The speaking business is weird. When you are just starting out, becoming a paid motivational speaker feels almost impossible. You work hard. You practice. You believe in your message. And yet, paid speaking gigs do not show up the way you expect […]

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Table of Contents Why Most Speakers Lose the Audience Before They Even Say Hello Audience Engagement Tip #1: Talk to the People Before You Talk to the Room Audience Engagement Tip #2: Scout the Airport Audience Engagement Tip #3: Show Up to the Reception Audience Engagement Tip #4: Greet People at the Door Audience Engagement […]

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Learning how to create a speaker reel was one of the most important things I ever did for my speaking career, and I had to figure it out with no money, no professional camera, and no connections in the industry. I was still working as a doorman at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta when […]

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If you want to know how to engage audiences as a public speaker, here’s the truth you need to hear first: if you are not engaging your audience, you are not giving a speech. You are giving a lecture. And nobody books a speaker twice for delivering a lecture. Think about the last event you […]

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Table of Contents Why Your Opening Lines Matter More Than Anything Else The 1 Physical Technique That Changes Everything Before You Say a Word 12 Proven Ways to Start a Speech That Actually Work How to Match Your Opening to the Moment Write Your First 30 Seconds: A Simple Process Delivery Tips So Your Opening […]

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