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What companies want from speakers in 2025
Hi speaker friend,
Speakers are still getting booked, but not just for keynotes.
More companies want practical sessions they can use right away. If you only offer stage talks, they might not find you.*
Here’s what they’re really hiring for, and how you can stand out.
(Starting out or ready to gro...
by Steven Piessens —
Apr 17, 2025
insights
trends
🌎 How Trump’s new rules could hit the speaking world
Dear speaker
April’s already shaking things up, especially if you’re part of the live events world.
This week, former President Donald Trump made headlines again with new policies that are already sending waves through global markets and the entertainment industry. While they weren’t aimed at key...
by magali de reu —
Apr 03, 2025
insights
news
5 speaker struggles we keep hearing (and how to flip the script)
Dear speaker,
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking to speakers across Europe, the US, and beyond.
Top coaches. Rising talents. Full-time keynoters. Side-gig storytellers.
Different backgrounds, same story.
People are struggling. Not with the stage. With everything around it.
Here’s what we...
by Magali De Reu —
Mar 25, 2025
insights
🗣️ Speakers, here’s what AI means for your future:
Dear speaker,
AI is moving fast. 🤖
It can write speeches, generate avatars, and even deliver presentations. Some say it will replace speakers. Others say it will open new doors.
So what is actually happening? Will AI take over the stage, or will it create more opportunities for speakers who know ...
by Magali De Reu —
Mar 18, 2025
insights
The 3P Formula for Turning Your Speaking Business Into a Thriving Brand
Hi, speaker-friend!
Standing ovations feel great. But let’s be honest: applause doesn’t pay the bills.
If you’re serious about keynote speaking, you have to treat it like a business. That means owning your niche, packaging your expertise, and building a brand that attracts premium clients.
So let...
Mar 11, 2025
insights
🎤 I spoke with Brené Brown and other top speakers and here is how they built thriving keynote careers
Hi, top speaker (on the rise)!
I’ve had the chance to interview some of the world’s leading speakers and thought leaders. From Seth Godin, Brené Brown, and Brian Halligan: what truly sets them apart?
I thought I’d share a few standout lessons.
Here’s how they built their influence and transformed...
by Magali De Reu —
Feb 27, 2025
insights
📢 These proven techniques will turn your voice into an impact machine
Hello, speaker friend!
Ever wonder why some speakers command attention from the first word, while others struggle to keep their audience engaged? It’s not just about what they say, it’s about how they say it.
In our latest webinar, speaker coach Stefanie Van Moen shared insights that go way beyon...
Feb 11, 2025
insights
webinar
🇺🇸 Trump Hated This Sermon, But It Holds 3 Powerful Lessons for Keynote Speakers
Hello, speaker friend!Â
I keep thinking about the powerful sermon Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivered in front of President Trump. Regardless of where you stand politically, there is no denying the impact of her words. She did not just speak. She commanded the moment, challenged authority, and g...
Feb 04, 2025
insights
🚀 5 Practical Strategies to Craft the Perfect Keynote Pitch
Hello, speaker-friend!
Let’s make this the year you become the go-to expert for high-paying events. Sound good? To start attracting these opportunities, we need to focus on where it all begins: pitching your keynote!
That’s why we kicked off 2025’s first webinar with the amazing Inge Geerdens. In...
Jan 21, 2025
pitching
webinar
🛡️How can you protect your keynote speaking work from AI, deepfakes, and copycats?
Hello, speaker-friend!
New year, new opportunities. But also—new challenges. AI isn’t slowing down, and neither are deepfakes. As the tech keeps evolving, protecting your work as a keynote speaker is becoming more crucial than ever.
That’s why we brought in legal expert Tom Heremans for our Decem...
Jan 07, 2025
ai
webinar
⚡Maximize Your Keynote Impact With Purpose
Hello, speaker-friend!
Theory is helpful, but hearing how others make it work? That’s where the magic happens.
Dr. Luc Colemont, an internationally known gastroenterologist and passionate advocate for colon cancer prevention, has given over 1,000 keynotes. He’s turned his speaking career into som...
Dec 10, 2024
purpose
webinar
🤖How to use AI to land more speaking gigs and deliver better speeches
Hi there, speaker friend!
How’s your AI game these days?
If you’re rolling your eyes at yet another message about AI, don’t worry—this one’s different.
Let’s cut straight to the chase: I’m here to show you how AI can help you uncover speaking opportunities faster and more effectively than ever.
A...
by Steven Eugeen J. Piessens —
Nov 26, 2024
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