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Resources, Advice, Tools and Much More for Aspiring Speakers.

SPEAKER RETREATS
The Ultimate Guide: How to Turn My Book into a Keynote Presentation
So, you’ve written a book and now you’re wondering, how to turn my book into a keynote? The journey from author to keynote speaker is both exciting and challenging. Your…
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How to be a public speaker
SPEAKER RETREATS
Public Speaking for Introverts: How to Be a Public Speaker without the Fear
How to be a public speaker is a question that often brings a wave of anxiety, especially for introverts. The mere thought of standing in front of an audience, all…
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one on one speaker training
SPEAKER RETREATS
Elevating Your Presentation Skills with One on One Speaker Training: A Step-by-Step Approach
In the realm of professional development, few skills can accelerate a career like adeptness in public speaking. Whether you’re presenting a keynote address, or sharing your knowledge in a workshop…
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speaking career
SPEAKER RETREATS
10 Steps on How to Start a Speaking Career From Scratch
Embarking on a speaking career can be an exhilarating journey, blending the art of communication with the power of influence. If you’re intrigued by the prospect of inspiring audiences, educating…
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how to start a speaking career
SPEAKER RETREATS
How to Start a Speaking Career: The Importance of Storytelling
Starting a speaking career is an exciting journey that requires passion, dedication, and a clear understanding of one’s audience. If you’ve ever envisioned yourself captivating an audience with your insights…
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how do you become a good speaker
SPEAKER RETREATS
How Do You Become a Good Speaker: Cultivating Presence and Clarity
How do you become a good speaker? It’s a question asked by many—whether they’re stepping into the world of motivational speaking, preparing for a crucial business presentation, or simply wanting…
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SPEAKER RETREATS
Mastering Stage Fright: Professional Tips for Fearless Speaking
For many, the thought of standing in front of an audience can send shivers down the spine. Stage fright, or performance anxiety, is a common challenge that many speakers, from…
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SPEAKER RETREATS
Mastering Audience Engagement: 5 Top Strategies for 2024
In today’s fast-paced world, learning how to engage an audience has become a crucial skill for anyone looking to make an impact, whether in public speaking, business presentations, or digital…
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SPEAKER RETREATS
SPEAKER 2.0 4 DAY SPEAKER SKILLS RETREAT – HOBART, JUNE 2024.
For those of you who may not know me, my name is Andrew Griffiths and I’ve been a professional speaker for many years. In fact if I look back at…
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free projects and paid projects
SPEAKER WISDOM
Should we give free projects and paid projects the same attention?
Should we give free projects and paid projects the same attention? In my opinion, absolutely. Our personal brand is tied into everything we do. From time to time we are…
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SPEAKER WISDOM
What Are the 10 Most Common Presenter Mistakes?
We’ve all sat through a terrible presentation – and experienced the frustration and embarrassment of watching a speaker doing a terrible job. As a speaker trainer, and as a professional…
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BOOK WRITING
AS A SPEAKER WOULD A BOOK HELP YOU BUILD CREDIBILITY?
Hey there Folks, There’s no doubt that becoming a bestselling author has certainly helped my speaking career. In fact I think most speakers who are also authors would agree that…
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SPEAKER TRAINING EVENTS
BUILD A WORLD CLASS SPEAKER BUSINESS – 4 DAY INTENSIVE, MAY 2024.
“WE DEVELOPED THE PROGRAMME WE WOULD HAVE LOVED WHEN WE STARTED SPEAKING” G’day there Ladies and Gents, Keith Abraham and Andrew Griffiths here. We both know how hard it is…
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The biggest lessons I've learned as a professional speaker
SPEAKER WISDOM
13 Biggest Lessons I’ve learned as a Professional Speaker
And I’m learning more every day. I’ve been a professional speaker for a long time and I’ve presented on a lot of different topics in a lot of places around…
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Have you got a speaker role model?
SPEAKER RESOURCES, SPEAKER WISDOM
Have you got a speaker role model?
Having a speaker role model means having someone who we really look up to and admire as a speaker. We study everything about this person, learn from their skillset and…
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Treat your speaking career as a business
SPEAKER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Treat Your Speaking Career as a Business and Less as a Hobby
You’ve got to treat your speaking career as a business for it to thrive. For many people, speaking in front of an audience is a bit of a sideline. It’s…
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capture every audience
SPEAKER WISDOM
Do you Want to Capture Every Audience you Stand in Front of?
Here are the 7 fundamentals that any speaker or presenter needs to know to capture every audience. Being a speaker or presenter is a very appealing profession for a lot…
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Make a friend in the audience
SPEAKER WISDOM
Make a Friend in the Audience
If you struggle a little bit with nerves as a speaker, a really helpful tip or strategy is to quite simply ‘make a friend in the audience.’ This tip is…
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