If you are wondering how to get started as a public speaker, universities can be a great place to start! I had my very first speaking gig at Georgia State University more than a decade ago. How did I land my very first speaking gig? It...
Looking for paid speaking gigs? Last year, I was invited for the third time to speak at my alma mater at their annual Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium! Over the years, I've spoken at nearly two dozen law schools, including schools that I couldn't have even gotten...
Public speaking has positioned me as an expert and given me extreme confidence. That's right - I didn't say I was confident before I was a speaker, I said speaking has given me confidence. Seriously, there's nothing better for your ego than a standing ovation...
Time to get paid 71 That's the number of times I've been paid to speak. Maybe more…I feel like I'm missing a few. I had to update my CV a little while ago for a proposal I was submitting, which required me going back and adding three years...
Booking A Speaking Engagement One of the founding principles of the way I do PR with my clients is to position them as an expert on their own experience. But I don't just talk the talk, I walk the walk. Recently, I pitched myself for a speaking...
I recently got invited for the third time to speak at my alma mater at their annual Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium! Over the years, I've spoken at nearly two dozen law schools, including schools that I couldn't have even gotten into for law school - like Harvard! Want...
I wanted to share one of my paid speaking gigs stories with you. A while back, I received an email from someone that I haven't spoken to in at least two years. She asked me if I wanted to come speak at an event. She...
Develop your public speaking skills I was thrilled to be featured on Forbes for my advice to millennials on developing their public speaking skills. “Millennials may not realize it, but many engage in public speaking every day, albeit through platforms like Facebook Live and YouTube,” said Kristi...
Landing Public Speaking Gigs As an entrepreneur, your interest in public speaking probably stems from a belief that it will help establish you as an expert and lead to growth for your business. It can – but only if you seek out and accept the right...
When I started out as a public speaker, I had to hustle to find gigs. I sent cold emails, reached out to old friends and former colleagues, and submitted proposal after proposal to conferences. But today, 90% of my speaking opportunities come from people who reach...