“We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now.” Gifts aren’t to be paid back, they are to be paid forward. Welcome to Ask Igor, where only members can ask him any business-related question.
Hi Igor, I have been researching on motivational speaking lately and your profile/name comes as one of the best consistently. So firstly, well done Pal. Now, I have been looking to enter the speaking world for a while and feel that now is the time. I am educated to a masters degree, have experienced the corporate world for over 10 years, have been running my own business for last 5 years but it is the speaking that I find my self more motivated towards. I have done some volunteered speaking to small gatherings of 30/40 attendees quite a few times. I am pretty confident in my content but do feel that I could improve my delivery. So, I am going to joining my local Toastmasters in Manchester. I am hoping if you could share some of your expertise with me please to set me on the right course. For example, what advice would you give to someone like me? How would you find events to speak to if you would be starting out today? Thanking you in advance. Khan
Question asked by Khan
Hi Khan! A pleasure to meet you and thanks! It took quite a while and there are many stages! All up to you what will come out of your action wheel. And I hope others like you read along. You are unique. So make your plan. Khan Speaking Dreams 2025. Moonshot. No bull shit. Hobby or fulltime pro? National or international? The next Tony Robbins? The speaking wheel has many parts. The ones you will answer before making your action plan to achieve Your 2025 Dreams! Passion, purpose, why true north. Must know. Create and be able to share that story. Live on stage, written, on video, whatever. Personal branding. Stories, content, site! Your hub. Speaking reel and what do top speakers all have. Research the best. Do it better. Curate your content. Create a hub. Do your top 3 socials. Be in the media, radio, podcast, be an expert. Reach out to media. And also to your top 100-200 bucket list events. Work with a few speaker bureaus and learn. Think artist management! Who will do your direct requests and bookings? Your planning and travel? I will help you with your 2025 plan! Success is a choice, all about having a strategic plan called doing things. But first, you need to do your homework. Where will you be in 5 years and why? Is being home at Thanksgiving and Christmas the life you want? Also in 5 years? Some speakers are happy speakers when they do 2 free talks each month. There's no benchmark. This all? It is all about you! What do you want? Go big, go niche or go home? You can do this bro! Let's go. Igor
To the point: I have a plot to influence the world, and speaking is just part of it. Can I take you out for a coffee or glass of wine some time to chat? As a strategist and investor yourself, I think there can be some value for you, and I will also offer my services with strategic story design and copywriting in advance of meeting out of respect for the time you'd be giving. I will fly to you!
Question asked by Kendra Valentine, Story Strategist
Hi Kendra,
We are on the same boat, with similar plot. I jumped from the podium to the television screen to spread my voice further and faster. Still speak 150 times per year. I would love to chat with you! So I'll reach out per e-mail. Your offer greatly appreciated and in love with 'story strategist.'Cheers Igor
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