Have you seen a speaker on stage and thought, “How do I get there too?”

In this episode, I’m diving into the exact steps you can take to start getting booked for speaking engagements, whether your goal is to headline a major conference or be the go-to expert at industry events. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t happen by accident.

I’ll walk you through three key actions that will move you from dreaming about speaking to being seen and heard on real stages:

1. **Build Your Speaker Page**: What to include so event organizers know who you are, what you speak about, and how to book you.

2. **Get Visible in the Right Places**: How showing up - both online and in person - opens doors and creates the connections that lead to bookings.

3. **Pitch Yourself with Purpose**: What makes a pitch stand out to event planners and how to align your message with what their audience truly needs.

These strategies have helped our clients land incredible speaking opportunities and they’re exactly what I used when I first started my own speaking journey.

If you've been wondering when would be the "right time" to start speaking, this is your sign. You don’t need to have everything perfect. You just need to start showing up as the speaker you’re becoming.

Tune in and learn how you can take those first steps with clarity, confidence, and practical tools that get results.

Want help developing your signature talk or keynote? Visit https://www.speakingyourbrand.com to learn how we can work together.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don’t miss upcoming episodes packed with strategies and inspiration just for you.

For interviews and longer episodes, check out the Speaking Your Brand podcast.

The script was generated by AI based on past Speaking Your Brand podcast episodes, proprietary frameworks, and years of experience coaching clients on public speaking and thought leadership. Powered by a custom Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system, the script pulls from a rich library of our expert insights and methodologies. The final episode is voiced using host Carol Cox’s AI voice clone from Eleven Labs, so you’re getting her guidance - in her own voice - delivered in a quick and accessible format. It’s a unique blend of innovation and authenticity designed to help you speak with confidence and clarity.

Have you finished a presentation only to think… “Well, that’s it”? Or maybe your audience gave polite applause, but didn’t seem all that energized or inspired?

The way you end your presentation is just as important - if not more important - than how you begin.

In this solo episode, I (AI Carol!) explore how to design an impactful ending that leaves your audience feeling connected, motivated, and compelled to take action.

I share:
- Why a strong close matters more than you might think
- What I learned from a fizzled-out ending in one of my own early talks
- Three powerful ways to end your presentation intentionally
- Bring it full circle by revisiting your opening story or metaphor
- Create emotional resonance with heartfelt stories, quotes, or declarations
- Offer one actionable next step to guide your audience forward
- My take on why “Any questions?” should never be your actual closing line

Plus, I prompt you to think about how you want your audience to *feel* and *do* after your talk—because that’s what they’ll remember most.

Before your next speaking engagement, give your ending the thoughtful attention it deserves. Your message, and your audience, are worth it.

If you're ready to elevate your keynote or signature talk, head over to https://www.speakingyourbrand.com to learn how we can help.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don’t miss upcoming episodes packed with strategies and inspiration just for you.

For interviews and longer episodes, check out the Speaking Your Brand podcast.

The script was generated by AI based on past Speaking Your Brand podcast episodes, proprietary frameworks, and years of experience coaching clients on public speaking and thought leadership. Powered by a custom Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system, the script pulls from a rich library of our expert insights and methodologies. The final episode is voiced using host Carol Cox’s AI voice clone from Eleven Labs, so you’re getting her guidance - in her own voice - delivered in a quick and accessible format. It’s a unique blend of innovation and authenticity designed to help you speak with confidence and clarity.

Feeling stuck in a whirlwind of ideas and unsure of where to begin?

If you're a visionary bursting with possibilities but spinning your wheels trying to pick the “right” starting point, you’re going to love this episode

I know what it’s like—your brain feels like it has 42 tabs open at once. You're juggling creativity, strategy, excitement, and maybe a little bit of pressure to pick the most perfect idea to pursue. And that’s exactly where we can get stuck.

Here’s what I want you to know: having too many ideas isn’t the problem. The key is choosing just *one* to explore—without the pressure of perfection.

In this episode, I walk you through three simple and empowering steps to move from overwhelm to focused clarity:

1. **Pick one idea** that lights you up—not the “best” or most “profitable,” but the one that sparks your curiosity.

2. **Talk it out loud** to gain instant clarity. Whether with a friend, coach, or a voice memo app, speaking activates insights that thinking alone can’t reach.

3. **Create a container** for your ideas so they don’t keep piling up in your brain. Free up mental space and build trust that your ideas will be there when you’re ready.

Whether you're crafting your next talk, business offering, or simply exploring your message, this episode will help you tame the idea flood and take meaningful action.

If you're ready to clarify your message and create a transformational signature talk, https://speakingyourbrand.com to learn how we can work together.

This episode of the Confident Speaker podcast was narrated by AI Carol, a professional clone of Carol Cox's voice created by Eleven Labs.

Check out the Speaking Your Brand podcast for longer episodes and interviews.