How to Be a Successful Speaker
How does speaking fit into your life?
This week’s episode features Grant Baldwin, speaker, podcaster, author, and entrepreneur. Being a great communicator is easier said than done and affects every aspect of our lives-work, business, relationships, etc. We talk about integrating speaking successfully into your business or career while enabling your audience to see you as an expert.
Beyond that, we also reflect on the importance of remembering that God wants us to live an intentional life that we feel fulfilled by and how you can regain control of the trajectory of your life.
You’ll love this episode if you’re thinking of adding speaking to your portfolio, wanting to gain confidence in public speaking, in any kind of leadership or management position, or if you’re thinking of making the leap to become an entrepreneur.
Topics discussed in episode 35:
How Grant got to where he is today
Jumping out of an unfulfilling career into your next chapter
Remembering God’s will for us to live intentional lives while knowing we are in control
An inside look into Grant’s book, The Successful Speaker, teaching you how to book speaking gigs and be good at it
How to know if there is a market for what you want to talk about
How to successfully market yourself so that people see you as an expert
Why you should focus on one thing at a time
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My favorite takeways:
“The decisions you make in your finances have massive ramifications.” Grant on the importance of intentionality when it comes to money
“If you don’t enjoy at least 80% of what you’re doing, you need to leave and do something else.” Grant on his epiphany moment
“God gives us a voice and communication skills.” Adrian on remembering God wants us to live a fulfilled life
“If you don’t like something about your life, you can fix it.” Grant on remembering you’re in control
“We all have one shot at life, so don’t hold back.” Grant on seizing each opportunity in your life
“Tell all the stories you can possibly tell, because humans relate to stories.” Grant on the foundation of a good speaking
“If you don’t have a website, you don’t exist.” Grant on successfully marketing yourself
“Whether we like it or not, we judge book by their covers.” Grant on being sure your website looks professional
“Don’t say from day one that you’re going to try do all of the tings.” Grant on the importance of prioritizing what your business model looks like
“The amount of effort you put in will be what you receive back.” Adrian on why it’s important to focus on one thing at a time