What are you doing 10 minutes before the mic goes live? The lights are dimming, the MC is reading your bio, and your heart is doing triple-time. Top-tier speakers don’t just pace around nervously; they have a ritual to prime themselves for a powerhouse performance. Your Pre-Stage Checklist: 1. Power Posing: Stand like a superhero for 2 minutes to lower cortisol. 2. The "First 60" Visualization: Just visualize the first minute. Nail the opening, and the rest flows. 3. Hydrate & Hum: Warm up your vocal cords with room-temp water and quiet humming. 4. Find a Friend: Pick one friendly face in the front row and treat the talk like a chat with them. Note: Nerves are just energy without a direction. Don't try to "calm down"—try to get excited instead.

I was just looking at the 30-day leaderboard and honestly… it’s not just about points. It’s about the energy behind them. To those of you who consistently contribute, jump into conversations, and share your thoughts openly—thank you. That takes effort. To the folks stepping out of their comfort zone and showing up for the weekly meetings—you’re doing the real work. It’s not always easy, and it matters more than you think. And to everyone who’s engaging, giving feedback, and being open to others ideas—that’s what builds a strong community. Special mention to the current leaderboard leaders—you’re setting the pace: @Sandi Boucher @Gopika Ashok M @Sharyn Abbott @Jerry Fletcher @Deborah Northcutt @Brian Gorman @Sheena LC Walker @Frank Soonius @Jon Kovach Jr. @Scott Harvey Whether you’re at the top of the board or just getting started, your presence here counts. Let’s keep showing up for each other.

The Profitable Content Writing for Speakers course is officially live in the Classroom! This course is designed to help you move beyond basic information and start creating content that hooks your customers, builds deep engagement, and drives real revenue. Inside this course, you’ll learn how to: - Validate Your Ideas - Master the Hook - Build Anticipation - Create Your Formula Head over to the Classroom and dive into the first module today!

Hey folks! We’ve had some fantastic conversations lately on our weekly Inspiring Talks Zoom calls, and we have started posting short video clips from those sessions on our YouTube channel. These clips capture some of the best insights, ideas, and breakthroughs shared by our members — from speaking strategy to mindset shifts to practical ways to grow your speaking business. Here's a short clip from one of our calls that you may benefit from watching: https://youtu.be/UACcJqUhtOE?si=LABlTanDl1zjQxx2 We encourage you to: • Watch the clips we send each week and revisit the key moments from the calls, and then watch the full Zoom videos of our weekly calls, all of which are posted in the community • Share them with your network if you think they’ll benefit others • Invite colleagues and fellow speakers to join our growing community • Join our upcoming weekly Zoom calls so you can participate live and be part of the conversation Every week the discussions get richer and more valuable, as experienced speakers, coaches, trainers and branded experts contribute their perspectives and real-world experiences. We've had some truly amazing calls with many powerful insights, and they just keep coming! If you know someone who would benefit from being part of a supportive community focused on growing a speaking business, please feel free to invite them. We're excited to keep building this community together, and we look forward to seeing you on one of our upcoming calls! To your speaking success! David & Drew Inspiring Speakers Bureau "Inspire the World!"

Hi folks, We're live with Inspiring Talks in just over one hour from now, at 1pm EDT! It's a great way to network and mastermind with your colleagues from this dynamic international community. Join us here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8622157820 See you soon! Drew and David Inspiring Speakers Bureau "Inspire the World"