There are four elements to the pitch - and the one that most of us forget about is to partner BEFORE you pitch. In other words - creating a win-win, authentic, and honestly helpful connection for the long-term. So - let's talk about what that looks like so you can more comfortably (and profitably!) pitch!

So you want to up-level your speaking? You want to make more revenue and have a bigger impact through your speaking? Me too! So - let's focus on the things that will make the biggest impact. In this episode, I'm identifying 3 goals that will make the biggest difference for you.

We're talking about how to leverage speaking - and where to place it in your business model. Are you ready?? Lead Gen! Rev Gen! Impact Gen! It's all a part of it.

So you want to get paid (or paid more!) for your speaking? Of course, you do, you deserve it! So... how? That's the question, isn't it? What I've learned over the last 20+ years is that if you follow a process (and get determined about that process) you will see results. So - let's take a look at some of the key stops on that path to getting paid!

Lauren Ready is a PAID SPEAKER, baby! Aw yeah! I celebrate her and her journey today because at one point she was sure that she could only speak for free. But through some work together and her own hard work and determination, she has booked several paid gigs and there’s more to come. Her message drives her. She decided she was worthy of it. And I hope you feel the same, too!

Come check out these 3 foundational ideas that will help you become the go-to in your field, and known around one key idea... which then helps you energize and grow your speaking business faster! Ready? Let's do it!

When the brilliant Kevin B. Jennings drops by for a chat, you joyfully dig in. And, no surprise, he delivers. So much wisdom here about story, personal branding, and the courage to believe that you can. A little dose of irrationality does the trick!

I'm sharing with you a simple and fun activity to help you get a little clearer on what it is you want to be known for - so you can make sure your talk topic is ON POINT! This one is fun!

Emily Perron is a keynote speaker who got pushed on stage by a client — and surprised herself by finding the potent and powerful connection of speaking! Whooeee! More clients, more social reach, credibility and networking!… But then came the reality of HOW. how does one actually become a speaker? This is the question that led Emily to join my MoversLAB — and is now bringing her speaking dream to life. So if you have ever gotten stuck in the HOW… Emily’s story will give you hope! 

Do you consider yourself a speaker? Where are you at in your speaking journey? Tiffany Mattick — one of my speakers and a dear friend has walked this journey with me, and is finally owning the role of speaking in her business! Listen as she shares some of her story and what has helped her shake off the barriers that kept her playing small. 

You are the secret sauce. You are! And so how do we figure out what makes us zig - while others zag? The thing that makes you, you? It's a long and windy road (and we probably never quite arrive!) - but in this episode, we'll talk about 3 questions that can help you hone in on YOU.

Imposter Syndrome comes for all of us from time to time - especially as speakers, and especially as people who are intentionally pushing ourselves into discomfort and risk! We know that's where the good stuff is - but sometimes it can trip us up. Join me for this episode to learn three things that help me and my speakers find our footing so we can get back to taking bigger risks and having a bigger impact with our speaking!

We are chatting about 3 habits to build self-trust and confidence in speaking! (This one is short and sweet!) Join me as I talk more about consistency, clarity, and courage - and how to apply those ideas to self-trust in speaking.

Finding a story that doesn't feel like a bunch of navel-gazing and ego-driven blah-blah requires just a little bit of pause - and intention. Today, I'll walk you through some key things to think about BEFORE you choose your story that will help you make sure it's on-point and will resonate with your audience!

Listen - people can get what you know from the internet, and for free. Which makes the need for you to show up and speak as a thought leader all that much more powerful, and necessary! There's a simple - but profound - way to go about this. We'll dig into this process in today's podcast! 

Feeling overwhelmed with all the things you need to do to uplevel your speaking? Today we'll tap into the insights of VA and systems coach Molly Rose, as she talks about how best to outsource tasks so we can scale more easily!

Today, we are talking about the story-first approach - most people know how important stories are, but most people are also not putting stories to work in their business in a way that is actually based on persuasive theory. You have the free stage of social media at your disposal every day. So how can we truly take advantage of it using this approach? 

Check out this week's episode - all about 3 powerful mindsets and mantras that help buffer us from the fear of rejection. Please note: they can't buffer us from rejection itself! - that is just part of what we do!! - but it CAN help us be brave! Cheering you on!

We are talking about rejection and the fear of rejection. The truth is that we are risking rejection every time we speak. As we put our face and our voice and our stories out into the world, it is just a part of it. Here are some tips for handling that rejection!

For those of you who face those moments of discomfort and think it must mean something that I'm this uncomfortable or that it's this awkward or that I am suddenly wondering if I know anything. It doesn't actually, it's just a part of the process. I want to share with you three really simple things that you can do when you face that moment of discomfort that shows up in all kinds of different ways.

I am doing a little mini-training for you about the pre-talk ritual and how we prepare ourselves to be really present with our audience and to do our best work and really show up and love them up the best that we can. It does take some preparation, and I think finding a ritual is really, really important.

We are talking today about the strategies that we need to get through the bumps that happen in speaking! I want to share with you three strategies that I have used to help me get over the bumps of creation, and that I teach my speaker to use too.

Today, we're going to talk about how our expertise can drive us out front - and really knowing what our expertise is. The key is to get really clear about what you do and what you do not do - what is your particular superpower and what isn't. I'm sharing some tips on how to do that!

What is the Simple Story Framework? I'm explaining the components of this framework and why it works!  (And grab yours at bemoved.com/ssf)

Check out this week's episode, all about how to align your content, prepare, and perform in the moment on the "free stages" (like a podcast!)- all while establishing and deepening those powerful networking relationships. Aw YEAH!

My amazing speaker, Jenn Whitmer, takes advantage of her story content and uses them in “free stages” every single day! Listen in on how she does that— and a super cool new framework that will distill that content mess into connection— simply.

If you've been thinking about starting a podcast (or have it on the 'someday' list..) - check out this great conversation with the awesome Elzie from Podcast Town! We're chatting about the benefits of starting a podcast, tips and tricks, and new trends in the podcasting world. 

Are you “kinesthetic”? Yeah, me too! The awesome Erika Biddix from Aught Entrepreneurs joined me today to talk about the body— this thing that we need, that we have a complicated relationship with, and that allows us to have full and authentic expression - IF. … There is a moment when things can go too far. So - How do you know when it’s gone too far?? Check out this short conversation to find out!

Today, I'm going to talk you through four tools that I use almost every day that help me show up and speak my story. That help me be visible. That help me do what I do. Hopefully today you can find something that you want to try and check out!

Does Perfection ever keep you from getting out front?

It does for me, and I know for so many of you, as well. Nicole Severson - one of my amazing speakers in Signature Talk Studio started working with me through my free BeVisible Challenge, and she faced head-on her challenges with Perfection. She came to all the free trainings, asked all the big questions, and took all the risks... and though she's not "done" with perfection (let's be real, we're never really done!) -- she found some strategies and approaches that help. And she's DOING IT. I wanted you to hear from her, too. She's awesome. <3

Today's podcast is all about the mindsets we need in order to really show up. You have the content inside. You have the expertise. You've got an idea. You've got something to say. You're representing your business and your idea. And sometimes it's a mindset thing that is keeping us from stepping out front and being seen. 

Today, I am sharing three simple (yet effective!) strategies to battle imposter syndrome with the body. We are talking about how to breathe, ground, and show up for our audience. 

What helps you get over the hurdle and step out front? 

Tiffany Mattick of There She Grows joined me for this live where she shared her journey from invisible to visible. So many great gems and AHA's in this!

How do we make the most of our story? Today, I want to deconstruct that a little bit and learn how to really leverage your story so that it helps grow your business.

Today, I'm going to talk about the Four Horsemen of Visibility - there are the things that keep us from stepping out front. And it's really important that we can start to identify the ways in which these show up in our lives, so that we can begin to move past them and and show up!

The four horsemen of visibility drives a lot of our fear about stepping out front and showing up anyway. We’re talking about fear and perfectionism and the three best practices you can do to help you on this journey. These are simple practices that you can start implementing today! 

I'm sharing three different questions that are helpful as you are starting to find your stories. Set aside 15 minutes and journal with these three question prompts to bring up some themes and ideas for your story!

Now that we've found our stories and we've organized our stories, what happens when we stand on our feet and share them?

Today, I'm chatting about three things that I don't see enough people doing when I see them sharing their stories. And yes, these are three things that even the pros sometimes need some reminding about in their storytelling.

To fully leverage the power of stories, they need to be organized. 

When we are in the creative process and we are organized and we need a story, we have them. You can easily find the best story for this moment.

I'm going to talk to you about what I do and what I encourage my speakers to do, so that you can use your stories to their fullest potential! 

Let's review some of the key things that we have done together during the #BeVisible challenge in January to remind ourselves of these important, essential AHAs, so that as we're moving forward, we are bringing all of this with us. 

What are the stories that we can tell as we show up to be more visible with our audience? 

Today, I'm sharing with you a few of the stories that can help you show up and be more visible - some of the categories of stories that will help you dive in and pull some stories out of your own life to share.

There are a lot of people who have the dream of building a business, a message, an idea, a movement that gains traction and that people recognize and appreciate.

And the people who really do it are those who show up bravely, even when they're not feeling it. They show up anyway. They say "yes" to the moment that they are given. Sometimes they lower the bar.

Listen to the latest podcast episode about strategies to help you show up for your audience!

Today, we're discussing 4 mindsets you NEED to be more visible for your audience!