Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies27 Apr

Speaker Scams, Shortcuts, and What Actually Works to Build Your Speaking

We’re pulling back the curtain on the speaker industry. If you’ve been scrolling lately, you’ve probably seen the promises: guaranteed TEDx talks, booked-out speaking calendars, five-figure fees overnight. It’s tempting. It’s also where a lot of people get burned.

We share the biggest red flags we’re seeing—from “guaranteed” results to high-pressure sales tactics—and why those shortcuts rarely lead to the outcomes you actually want.

We also break down the truth about paying to get a spot on a TEDx stage (including what the rules actually say), speaker bureaus, and those offers that land in your inbox sounding just a little too polished.

But this isn’t just about what to avoid—it’s about what actually works.

We talk about how to build a speaking platform that’s aligned, sustainable, and profitable—without chasing every opportunity or outsourcing your voice.

This includes how to think about visibility, why relationships matter more than cold outreach, and how to focus on the quality of speaking engagements instead of just the quantity.

If you’ve been wondering whether you’re “missing something” or if there’s a faster way to grow your speaking, this episode will give you clarity - and probably save you some money too.

Because the real path to becoming a sought-after speaker isn’t a shortcut, it’s a strategy.

Links:

Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/470/

Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/

Our Become Bookable workshop: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/bookable/

Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/

Attend our 1-day Speaking Accelerator Workshop in Orlando: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/orlando/

Connect on LinkedIn:

Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox
Diane Diaz = https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediaz/

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