Pretoria Chapter Meeting, Thursday 27th June 2024
Unlock the Secrets to a Successful Speaking Career!
Our June Chapter meeting was another incredible learning experience! We had the opportunity to hear from three phenomenal speakers who shared some of their secrets of speaking success with us.
The first speaker was the amazing Kim Vermaak who’s talk was titled ‘Why write a book?’. Kim provided some insight on how writing a book can be used as a marketing tool to increase speaking opportunities. Every story needs a key! Top takeaways:
- It establishes credibility
- Increases rate as a speaker
- Creates multiple streams of income
The dynamic Marie Le Roux was the second speaker for the evening on the topic ‘Position yourself for bookability and bankability’. Her talk proved valuable in how to differentiate yourself from other speakers in your field. Top takeaways:
- The importance of knowing self or purpose and values
- Brand assets such as books, logo and visual presence
Finally, the fantastic Frans Nortje and his talk titled ‘Starting a Training and Facilitation Business’ focused on practical ways of using your expertise to turn a profit. Top takeaways:
- How to open a training business
- Becoming an expect in your field
- The importance of meeting other facilitators
Our tools are truly being sharpened in the field of speaking! We left feeling inspired and motivated to elevate our speaking careers.
