Expert Speaking Made Simple

Have you ever wondered how much keynote speakers get paid? Are you thinking of becoming a professional public speaker and want to know what salary you can expect? Are you an existing speaker wanting to check that you are charging the right fees? Do you speak for free as part of your job or as a hobby but don't know how to start charging? Then this is the episode for you. Experienced motivational speaker Debra Searle and speaking marketing expert turned business speaker Hayley talk through the different categories of speaker – from scientists to Presidents, from amateur adventurers to the David Beckhams of this world, they are all covered. Find out where you fit and what your earning potential is by joining us today!   What you'll learn How much could YOU could earn as a motivational or keynote speaker Why undercharging for your time could mean missing out on future paid speaking work What clients are paying for when they hire a speaker How you DON'T need to be a celebrity to make your speaking care

This week, Your Speaking Career alumni and Windsor Toastmaster President Leela Bassi is brutally honest about how her recent redundancy has led her to take the plunge and become a professional motivational speaker. As we eavesdrop in on the coaching call, loads can be learnt about the first steps to take in your speaking career: from how (and when) you should consider doing speeches for free, when to start charging, and how to get some great testimonials for your marketing materials. We LOVE that Leela is looking at 2017 as a year of opportunity and achievement and we're sure that you can learn from her journey too. Would you like to do a coaching call on a future podcat? Drop our Digital Director Stef a line and she'll be in touch!   What you'll learn How much you need to tailor your speech How much you can realistically fit into a keynote speech The best ways to interact with your audience How to handle a negative or confrontational audience with confidence and professionalism What you need in place b

Motivational Speaker Debra interviews a Global Event Planner:  Want to know what people are looking for when they are booking their keynote speakers? What puts them off? Who makes the final decision? How Debra ended up spending the evening in the Great Hall at Hogwarts?!   In this episode, Motivational Speaker Debra Searle interviews Leah Winstead, a Global Event Planner for a software company called Apex Analytix. Leah regularly books speakers in the USA and in Europe. Here she chats to Debra about the biggest challenges she faces, the process that companies go through when selecting a speaker, and what speakers can do to really impress.  What you'll learn Where Events Planners find speakers; Why companies use Speaker Agencies and Bureaux; Why referrals are key; The no1. Most important thing on your Speaker Website What mistakes speakers make – and how to avoid them; The one thing a speaker can do to create a lasting impression and generate amazing client relationships. Resources Check out

Learn how your story or subject matter knowledge could be earning you thousands per hour. Together, Twins Hayley and Debra Searle MBE have over 30 years' worth of experience in the public speaking industry and run a company called YourSpeakingCareer.com. Debra has been a motivational speaker for 15 years and has spoken at nearly 1000 events across 38 countries. In this episode she shares the story of how she unexpectedly became a professional speaker, generating a 7-figure sustainable business. Hayley is an expert in marketing speakers and gives invaluable insight from the other side of the industry, having launched speakers who were previously authors, leadership experts and even the owner of a zoo! As well as being an international business speaker herself, Hayley knows the speaker bureau and agent's side of the industry like the back of her hand. In this episode she'll explain how she launched her speaking career, alongside her day job. What you'll learn • The four categories of speaker from a mile high vi