In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Stephanie Staples discuss:

• Strategies to improve speaking skills and how even non-masterpiece books can boost a speaking career

• The journey from nursing to life coaching and speaking, demonstrating the impact of sharing expertise and the role of professional associations in advancing a speaker's career through learning and networking

• Setting personal benchmarks for selecting speaking engagements to balance passion and profit, and defining personal and professional boundaries for a fulfilling self-employment experience

• The collective power of mastermind groups in achieving challenging goals like writing books, and the critical balance between content delivery, business acumen, and networking for speakers

• The power of raising one's voice to create change, with community support amplifying the message

Key Takeaways:

• Writing and publishing can unlock remarkable opportunities even if the initial works aren't perfect.

• Engaging with professional speaking communities like the NSA or GSF provides a platform for continuous learning and invaluable networking.

• Hands-on experiences reveal that regular outreach and visibility can lead to unexpected effectiveness in business development.

• Accountability partners or mastermind groups can be instrumental in achieving ambitious goals, such as completing a book.

• Crafting an engaging speaking career involves setting intentional boundaries while ensuring that business activities align with personal fulfillment.

“You never know where your next big opportunity will come from, so put something out into the world that opens those doors for you.”

-- Stephanie Staples

About the guest, Stephanie Staples:

Stephanie Staples is a renowned motivational speaker, coach, and multi-titled author with more than 20 years of experience in personal and professional development. Her diverse healthcare, communications, fitness and entrepreneurship background allows her to connect with almost anyone. Steph’s dynamic and energetic speaking style, combined with her practical, easily actionable tools and inspiring stories, has earned her a reputation as a must-see speaker on conference programs.

CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE STAPLES:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniestaples/?originalSubdomain=ca

Website: https://stephaniestaples.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniestaples/

https://www.facebook.com/YourLifeUnlimited/

CONNECT WITH CHERYL:

Website: www.cherylknows.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvWKXBC6fKn1dLGY11hxIg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theknowltonteam/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylknows/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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