In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Dr. Dan Young to discuss the art of crafting and promoting a successful TED Talk. Dr. Dan shares insights into his own TED Talk journey, detailing its background and the impact it has had. He provides valuable strategies for aspiring speakers on how to effectively convey their message and […]
20 Steps to Get Started with Professional Speaking
If you have a powerful message to share, unique insights, or specialized knowledge, professional speaking could be the perfect platform for you. But how do you get started? In this article, I’ll outline a 20-step process to help you embark on your professional speaking journey. 20 Steps to Get Started with Professional Speaking Like any […]
12 Tips to Become a Sought-After Professional Speaker
In the world of professional speaking, there’s a simple truth: you’re not just selling your ideas; you’re selling yourself. Becoming a sought-after professional speaker means establishing a personal brand that resonates with your audience. The strength of your personal brand can be the difference between an auditorium filled with eager listeners hanging onto your every […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Getting Started with Speaking with Misty Megia
Misty Megia is a business strategist who has helped companies across various industries with marketing, corporate branding, and project management. She is also a performer, director, and choreographer in professional theater. Misty has earned many awards, including recognition as one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting by CPA Practice Advisor and One to […]
The Speaker Profit Formula: How to Market, Maximize, and Monetize Your Business With Speaking
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with David Newman, CSP. David is a Certified Speaking Professional, marketing expert, speaker, and founder of Do It! Marketing, a strategy and […]
How To Get Game-Changing Visibility for Your Small Business
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with A. Fitzgerald Hardnett. He is a forward-thinking game changer and a sought after strategic marketing consultant for service professionals and […]
Presentation Skills Every Small Business Owner Should Master
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Robyn Hatcher, @SpeakETC. Robyn Hatcher has over 17 years of experience helping individuals and organizations elevate the way they communicate. […]
How to Attract Clients as a Speaker
From time to time as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts that could benefit my audience. This is excerpts from my #smallbizchat interview on Twitter with professional speaker Marquesa Pettway @speakertalk. Marquesa speaks in approximately 10 cities or states per month elevating and transforming audiences. Marquesa is a leader in Toastmasters, Iota Phi Lambda, and the National Speaker […]
Public Speaking: The Original Social Media
You’re blogging. You’re tweeting. You’re facebooking. You’re creating videos and articles and ezines. All of that is great but let’s not forget that social media is – first and foremost – social! It’s personal. And that person is YOU. The ultimate test of a thought-leader is the answer to one simple question: When you open […]