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***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ During this live coaching session, our guest Meg Pearson of Rebel Soul Media, shares her personal story and wonders how to use her story with her coaching and web design business. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND ***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****

When someone Googles your name, what shows up?  AI and SEO need to be working for you, not against. If you want to get booked as a speaker, reputation SEO is no longer optional, it's your silent ambassador online. Learn how your first impression is now made on Google’s front page, whether you like it or not. You’ll discover what to do when your search results fall flat, especially if you’re changing topics or industries. Find out how a focused and consistent bio can build trust with both Google and meeting planners, and the real reason your speaking page needs more than a list of gigs. Here’s what you’ll learn:How to shape what people see when they search your name, so you instantly look credible.The difference between traditional SEO and reputation SEO, so you know where to focus your efforts first.Why using the same media bio every time matters, so you build a recognizable reputation that gets picked up by Google and AI.Smart ways to leverage every speaking opportunity, podcast, and mention, so you fill Google with trust-building proof.The power of a “visibility tour” after a pivot, so Google updates your expertise fast and you get more of the right bookings. Get your name working for you, not against you. >>>>Learn about Laura's SEO Mentorship Program:  https://www.laurajawadmarketing.com/search-ready-mentorship-spring-2026/ Links & Resources: Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together. Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips

You don’t need more time or another certification. Change starts the moment you decide. Stop waiting until you feel ready or for the “perfect” moment to come around. The opportunity to transform your life is right now. Hesitation means you’re letting it slip by. Maybe there’s a dream you keep on the back burner, or a goal you can’t stop thinking about. It’s time to let go of excuses and step into action, no matter how small the first step may be. Here’s what you’ll learn:How to recognize the difference between real obstacles and “protection patterns,” so you can finally move forward.Why making the decision to start, even before you feel ready, will naturally build your confidence and motivation.Simple exercises like journaling will rewire your nervous system, and taking action becomes easier and more you.The power of changing your identity first, so your actions automatically match your new goals. Forget “someday”......be the person who starts today. >>> Book a Speaker Success Call Today at https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success Links & Resources: Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together. Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips

Most people think you have to be born a good speaker to step on stage and make an impact—but what if getting better is really just about putting in the reps? Listen in as John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, shares how he struggled on his first stage and what pushed him to keep going. Get his take on why embracing failure, facing live audiences, and sticking to a mantra of ruthless focus are the real ingredients of transformation. Discover why speaking is more than just being on a platform—it’s about delivering value and building your brand, one honest lesson at a time. Here's what you'll learn: How putting in more reps as a speaker helps you get better, so you're not afraid of starting out rough.The hidden power of embracing silence on stage, so you command attention even from distracted audiences.Why niching down your message or topic opens doors to true success, so you avoid the trap of blending in with everyone else.The importance of seeing every stage—from podcasts to conferences—as your platform, so you own your influence and reach.How to handle honest feedback without letting it stop you, so you keep growing instead of giving up after your first try. Get ready to put in the reps and turn speaking into real results that set you apart. John Lee Dumas's website: https://www.eofire.com/ Links & Resources: Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together. Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips

Are you looking for tips to leverage public speaking in your business? If you're a coach, consultant, or service provider wondering ***How to pitch yourself for speaking opportunities? ***How to sell from the stage? ***How to get booked to speak? ***How to use organic lead generation? ***How to make money speaking? Then listen in on this live coaching session with Anita McKenna, where I help her uncover the opportunities she's missing when she doesn't have a post event process in place and NEW way to leverage her own stage from LinkedIN to private masterclasses. ***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS

What if your next presentation didn't just inform but sparked trust and brought clients straight to you? Uncover what most speakers never realize: it’s not about how much you teach, but how you make your audience feel. Learn how simple shifts in your approach can turn every talk into meetings, referrals, and real leads who want more from you. You’ll see why sharing your story as the expert and using memorable phrases makes your message sticky. Ditch the salesy pitch. Discover how true service wins hearts—and opportunities—every single time. What you'll learn: How to position yourself as the sought-after expert, so your audience instantly trusts and remembers youSpeaking to serve,, so you attract more opportunities without sounding pushyStorytelling to overcome objections, so people see themselves in your stories and want your helpCraft a powerful, repeatable phrase, it will help your message lingers long after you left the roomDeliver actionable value every time, so you become the go-to name and get referrals for more speaking gigs With the right strategy, every speech becomes a client magnet. *** Book a Speaker Success call here: https://speakandstandout.com/Speaker-success Links & Resources: Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together. Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ During this live coaching session, our guest Erinn Walcott Ph D., has experience speaking, and is wondering how to get booked to speak and help doctorate students finish their Ph D. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** 17 Magic Phrases for More Conversions is mentioned in this episode. Download your copy at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Magic ***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND ***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****

Your words matter. But so does how you deliver them. If you've ever stumbled through an introduction, gone blank when someone put you on the spot, or walked away from a conversation thinking why didn't I say that better — this episode is for you. Confidence in how you communicate isn't a personality trait. It's a skill. And it shows up everywhere: the boardroom, the stage, the networking event, the job interview, the sales call. Here's what you'll learn: What to do the moment you feel put on the spot, before panic sets in, so you always come across as calm and collectedWhy your voice might be making you sound unsure, so you get taken seriously in every roomHow to ditch the elevator pitch that bores people and replace it with one that makes them lean in and ask for moreThe simple shift from speaking in questions to speaking in statements, so people instantly see you as the authorityHow to adapt your message depending on who's in the room, so your words always land the way you intend Ready to be the one people remember? Book your Speaker Success Call at https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success Links & Resources: Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together. Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips

Success is not waiting at the finish line; it’s being built iwhen you choose to show up. Too often, we chase the next big goal thinking that’s when we’ll finally feel successful. But every time you hit a milestone, you move the finish line. This leads to never feeling like you’ve arrived and always wanting more. The truth is, real success is found in your daily actions, even on the days you’re tired, distracted, or unsure. The small choices you make, the habits you build, and how you show up compound over time to create lasting change. Here’s what you’ll learn:How moving the goalpost hurts your confidence, so you stop waiting to feel “ready” before taking actionThe power of the compound effect in your daily habits, where you’ll start seeing real progress with small, consistent stepsHow your everyday decisions shape your reputation and leadership, and you become the person others notice and count onWhat your future self would tell you to do right now, so you finally start building the life and career you want Stop waiting for the perfect moment, success is built right now. >>>>> Book an Executive Presence Discovery Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/executive-presence >>>>> Get The Experts Edge delivered to your inbox weekly at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/newsletter

The only thing standing between you and your powerful message is the act of starting. Most people wait until they feel ready, and waiting often keeps you silent and stuck. There’s magic in taking action, even if your message isn’t perfect or polished yet. Once you begin, you’ll uncover surprising angles and ideas you never knew you had. Your voice gets stronger each time you write, research, and speak, not by planning in your mind forever. This episode pulls back the curtain on how real breakthroughs happen when you put your ideas in motion, and why the world needs you to step off the sidelines now. Here’s what you’ll learn:How real clarity and confidence develop through action, not waiting and missing out on opportunitiesA simple, effective process for shaping your talk, even if you start with a rough idea, so you can stop overthinking and start creatingWhy your messy first try is vital to finding your unique perspective, making your message hit it’s mark The power of tackling uncomfortable or disruptive topics, so you stand out as a thought leaderPractical ways to organize your thoughts and stories, so you speak with impact every single time The mic is waiting, but it can’t hear you until you step up and speak. >>>Sign up for The Experts Edge at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/newsletter >>>Ready to finally get off the fence and get noticed in rooms that matter? Book a call with me here and let's talk about your message and thought leadership. Https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success Mentioned in this episode: 11. Test Frenchie

You don’t need a perfect morning to be or feel successful.  Forget the myth that waking up at 5:00 AM leads to success. You’ll see why messy mornings might actually say more about your leadership, your discipline, and your path to success than any Instagram-worthy green juice ritual. It’s about small, consistent steps and finding a routine that fit your life today. Whether you’re up with the sun or thrive as a night owl, it counts. Learn how to build a routine that works for you, why imperfect action matters, and how to use your mornings to move forward, regardless of how you feel when the alarm goes off. Here’s what you’ll learn:How to create momentum on mornings when you aren’t at your best, so you can be successful even when things feel messy.Why consistent action beats the perfect routine, so you stop waiting and start moving.Ways to customize your morning routine, so you build habits that actually stick and support your energy.Simple morning commitments that add up, so you gain confidence without overwhelming yourself. Lose the perfection trap, choose to be human and move anyway. >>>>> Book an Executive Presence Discovery Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/executive-presence >>>>> Get The Experts Edge delivered to your inbox weekly at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/newsletter

Your mindset quietly whispers you out of opportunities before you even walk into the room. You’re confident in your office, but something changes when you enter meetings or networking events. It’s your inner game. Unlock the secret to showing up as your best self, even when your inner critic tries to take over. Learn how shifting your perspective turns networking from a performance into a contribution. Simple mindset steps will help you leave the room knowing you’ve made a strong impression. If you want to stop replaying missed chances and start being the person others talk about, even when you’re not there.. Here’s what you’ll learn:The three hidden mindset blocks that stop you from speaking up in rooms, to identify what’s holding you back and move forwardHow to reframe self-promotion as value-driven contribution, so your reputation grows beyond your job titleStep-by-step actions for regulating your nervous system before meetings, so you always show up as your confident, best selfThe importance of making one intentional follow-up after networking, so relationships and opportunities compound over time It’s time to shift your inner game, make your name memorable, and walk into every room ready to be in demand. *** Book an Executive Presence call at https://speakandstandout.com/Executive-Presence Links & Resources: Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together. Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips

It might be the very first time to get booked to speak but there's no need to look like a newbie. You never want to say yes to any speaking opportunity, but how can you determine if you're a good match for the audience. This month's LIVE training we dive into the topic of pre-event meetings. What you'll learn: The importance of arranging pre-event meetings to determine if this audience is a good fit for one of your presentationsWhat questions to ask before saying yesHow to share with the organizers what to expect next and your process for each speaking event ***Learn more and Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS Links & Resources: Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together. Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips

Turn nerves and the fear of public speaking into a powerful tool for growth. Grant Vermeer was just another storyteller until a parent’s club asked him to speak, only 2 ½  weeks before the event. He didn’t know where to start, but with coaching, he transformed his anxiety into a signature speech that opened doors he never expected. This episode pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to work one-on-one with a speech coach and how your story can make an impact, even if you think you’re not ready. Inside, you’ll discover why showing up and sharing your story matters. Learn how coaching isn’t just about writing a speech, it’s a deep dive into mindset, clarity, and turning raw experience into polished confidence. Even with butterflies in your stomach, you’ll see how preparation and adaptability lead to standing ovations—and future bookings. Here’s what you’ll learn:The coaching framework that transforms self-reflection into a compelling message, so your story resonates every time you step up to speak.How to tailor your speech for different audiences and world events, so you stay relevant and memorable.Why a signature speech is your new content goldmine, so you can create LinkedIn posts and podcast talking points without extra stress. Take action. Your audience is waiting. Grant Vermeer's Academy Insider website: https://www.academyinsider.com/ Links & Resources: Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together. Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips

Get Ready to learn a few speaking tips that will make you look like a pro, even if you haven't spoken to that many audiences in the past. These tips might surprise you, and they're from my 25+ years of sipping on stages. Today's Speaker Circle Community Call: Making eye contact and acknowledging the folks in the back of the room first duringWhat foods to avoid the night before and other tips to stay well hydratedWhy white is always a bad idea for photography and video reasonsPlus more public speaking tips to help you look and feel confident ********************** When you're ready to up your speaking and communication game, book a call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/executive-presence ********************** Links & Resources: Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together. Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito Instagram: @laurieann.murabito Visit my website for more advice and tips