Templates, examples, and playbooks for finding calls for speakers, writing proposals that get accepted, speaking with confidence, and turning talks into income.
On stage · · 12 min read
A complete guide to TEDx: how speakers get selected, the rules every talk must follow, how to shape one idea into a script, slide specs, rehearsal, and what to do after the video goes live.
On stage · · 9 min read
A practical rehearsal routine that uses recorded run-throughs and AI coaching to fix pace, filler words, eye contact, and weak sections before you step on stage.
Proposals · · 10 min read
A step-by-step guide to conference proposals, with a fill-in template, a worked abstract example, and three sample learning objectives you can adapt today.
Proposals · · 9 min read
Ten fixable reasons conference proposals get declined, what to change for each one, how to ask an organizer for feedback, and how to resubmit the same talk somewhere it fits.
Finding gigs · · 11 min read
A week-by-week 90-day plan for turning expertise into paid speaking engagements, from your signature talk and speaker page to proposals, follow-ups, and a pipeline.
On stage · · 10 min read
Fifteen practical public speaking anxiety tips, organized by when to use them, from rehearsal the week before to handling a shaky voice in the middle of your talk.
Business of speaking · · 10 min read
Speaker fees vary widely. Here is how to price your talks with confidence, set a fee floor, weigh non-cash value, and negotiate without awkwardness.
Business of speaking · · 10 min read
A practical path from unpaid talks to your first speaking fee: which event types pay first, how to package your talk, set a fee floor, and say yes strategically.
Branding · · 9 min read
A practical formula for a third-person speaker bio, three example bios at different lengths, and a checklist to run before you send yours to an organizer.
Proposals · · 10 min read
A practical guide for faculty, instructional designers, and higher-ed staff: reading calls for proposals, choosing session types and tracks, writing abstracts to strict limits, citing sources, and presenting well.
Finding gigs · · 10 min read
Every reliable source of speaking opportunities in one place, plus the search operators and 30-minute weekly routine that keep your calendar full.
Branding · · 9 min read
Everything a speaker one sheet needs, a fill-in text template you can copy, design and accessibility tips, and how to keep a live web version organizers can always find.
On stage · · 7 min read
Forgot what to say on stage? Eight recovery moves with word-for-word lines, why blanking happens, and how a one-page talk map keeps it from derailing your talk.
Proposals · · 9 min read
When to follow up on a conference proposal, what a good follow-up email includes, five ready-to-edit templates for every outcome, and a simple system for tracking it all.
Branding · · 10 min read
A step-by-step framework for building a signature talk: one big idea, a clear audience transformation, a three-movement structure, testing, naming, and format versions.
Business of speaking · · 10 min read
Public speaking can be your most dependable source of clients. Here is how coaches and consultants choose rooms, design talks, follow up, and measure results.
Finding gigs · · 10 min read
Ten beginner-friendly stages to start public speaking with no experience, a short outreach message you can copy, and how to turn early talks into proof for bigger events.
On stage · · 10 min read
Virtual and in-person talks reward different skills. Compare the two formats side by side, then use practical setup checklists for virtual, in-person, and hybrid sessions.
Business of speaking · · 10 min read
Your next booking often comes from your last one. Here is how to earn repeat speaking engagements, ask for referrals and testimonials, and stay top of mind with organizers.
Business of speaking · · 10 min read
Speaker bureaus can bring you bookings you would never find alone. Learn what bureaus and agents do, how they are paid, what they look for, and how to approach them.
