SPEAKING 101

Mastering Opening and Closing: How to Captivate Start to Finish

Mastering Opening and Closing: How to Captivate Start to Finish

Whether you’re speaking at an event, leading a team meeting, or pitching an idea, your opening and closing statements can make or break your presentation. The first words you use to set the stage determine how engaged your audience will be, and the last words are often what your audience remembers most. Crafting these moments with care can elevate your entire message, leaving a lasting impact that resonates long after your speech.

How to Use Social Media to Promote Upcoming Events

How to Use Social Media to Promote Upcoming Events

In today’s digital age, promoting your upcoming speaking engagement on social media is not just a good idea, it's essential. Well-crafted social media posts can significantly boost attendance, enhance engagement, and amplify influence. Here’s our helpful guide on how to effectively use social media to promote upcoming speaking engagements before, during and after your session.

How to Stay on Topic During Panel Discussions

How to Stay on Topic During Panel Discussions

The very core values our team leans on to secure your speaking opportunities are the same tools that will ensure you have a knock-out performance. Today we’re recapping how you can speak your truth, share the mic, and enjoy the show during panel sessions.

Speaking 101: What Makes the Perfect Speaking Sample?

Speaking 101: What Makes the Perfect Speaking Sample?

Eager to be out on stage more? Having a few strong speaking samples on hand to showcase your style and expertise is a must-have. But what are the key things that event organizers look for when evaluating whether they want to add a speaker to their stage? How can your speaking sample stand out from the crowd and showcase yourself as a dynamic thought leader? Let’s look at some guidelines for helping you pick strong speaking samples.