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How Will You Stand Out from the Hordes as a Speaker?

By Michelle Mazur > March 8, 2016
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To keep from drowning in the sea of sameness and have your message resonate in your audience’s ears long after the lights have dimmed and the mics are packed away, you must do one thing: Be different.   As Sally Hogshead said, “Different is better than better.” It won’t matter how much you prepare, practice…

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How to Get Paid to Speak by Writing a Remarkable Speech

By Michelle Mazur > March 1, 2016
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You are a sponge for speaking knowledge. You’re reading blog posts and books. Listening to podcasts galore. Gleaning all the information you can about writing a speech that helps you get paid to speak. But there’s one place I know you’re still getting tripped up on and that’s how to land speaking gigs. Consistently booking…

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5 Remarkable Resources for Increased Speaking Confidence

By Michelle Mazur > February 11, 2016
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Speaking confidence. It’s what you want when you step on the stage to speak. To feel 100% sure that you’re going to nail your presentation. And by nail, I mean impact and influence your audience beyond “good job”, land more speaking opportunities, and attract clients and customers to your business. Ready to nail your next…

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5 Reasons You’re Struggling to Land Speaking Gigs

By Michelle Mazur > January 14, 2016
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“Why do you want to be a speaker?” This is the question that I ask at the start of every webinar. I love hearing your responses. Time after the time, the #1 response is always that you want to make a difference to your audience! I love that because I know that speaking is one of…

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3 Public Speaking Habits You Must Break to Go Pro

By Michelle Mazur > October 29, 2015
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Turning pro is a choice. It has nothing to do with landing paid speaking gig, being invited to TED or basking in the spotlight in front of thousands. Before any of those things happen, each speaker must decide to take the leap from amateur to professional. It’s time to cross the great divide of being…

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