Public Speaking, Confidence, and Visibility for Coaches and Entrepreneurs: Be In Demand

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS~~~~~~~~~~~~~During this live coaching session, our guest Gary Smith, has experience speaking and is taking a pivot for his last phase of life to impact differently. We discuss a future speaking event and tips to capitalize on this speaking opportunity.~~~~~~~~~~~~~***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****Grab your FREE copy of the Be In Demand Listener Guide at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Guide *****

Public speaking isn’t just about standing on a stage, it’s the ultimate tool for personal growth and visibility.Imagine mastering the skills to keep your cool when everything goes wrong. What if you could walk into any room and adapt on the spot, no matter what chaos unfolds? That’s exactly what you’ll discover in this episode.Developing high-performance skills through speaking can transform not only your business, but your life. You’ll hear real stories about facing big obstacles, quick pivots, and gaining the confidence to lead, connect, and bounce back stronger after slip-ups.***** Book a Speaker Success call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/speaker-success **********Craft your Compelling, Captivating, and Converting speech. Take $250 off with code BIDLISTENER at https://speakandstandout.com/offer-indss *****Links and resources mentioned in this episode:Get your copy of 17 Magic Phrases at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/MagicGrab the FREE resource Directory of Places to Speak https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/DirectoryFollow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/laurieann.murabitoClick and read more over on my website. https://SpeakAndStandOut.comIf you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, book a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my programs. schedule a call at. https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS~~~~~~~~~~~~~During this live coaching session, our guest Shelly Neihaus, has experience speaking, but has taken a little break due to family reasons. She's ready to get back onto stages and wants to know the BEST approach.~~~~~~~~~~~~~***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****Grab your FREE copy of the Be In Demand Listener Guide at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Guide *****

Your slides might be killing your audience’s attention and conversion rate.Struggling to turn speaking events into paying clients or make your presentations actually stick? This can be tricky when there’s an enormous amount of data or numbers that need to be shared. Discover why reading your slides is costing you visibility, business, and credibility.Learn simple tweaks that will make your presentations be more impactful and finally help you stand out. Get more out of your presentations with less work, speak more concisely, and have your audience leaning in.***Join IN Demand...my monthly membership at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND Links and resources mentioned in this episode:Get on the waitlist for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!Get daily inspiration on Instagram: @laurieann.murabitoClick and read more info over on my website.Looking for support to grow your business faster, get positioned as the expert and leave your audience mesmerized with your story, then schedule a call to learn more about my programs and how we can get you speaking in front of the "right" audiences.

Join us for the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-CircleToday's Speaker Circle Community Call:It's fall speaking season and meeting planners are booking their speakers for fall and spring eventsHow to use my ODC - Open the Door to the ConversationPlus, you'll hear a few answers to a few great questions*************************Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****Grab your FREE copy of the Be In Demand Listener Guide at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Guide *****

Public speaking is the ultimate high performance training, that will shape you into a leader before you even realize it.Learn more about IN Demand Signature Speech at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SSSharpening my skills on stage has transformed every part of my life and business. Here are the top 7 skills I’ve learned as I gained experience improving my public speaking skills.Stepping onto a stage takes serious courage, but what you gain in return is worth far more than a moment of nerves. Whether you want to be seen, heard, or get paid for your expertise, public speaking is the key to unlocking confidence and visibility. Links and resources mentioned in this episode:Doors are open for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!Listen to this Sneak Peek inside INDSSFollow me on Instagram: @laurieann.murabitoClick and read more into over on my website.If you’re looking for support to leverage in person and virtual stages, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. 

You don't have to be fearless to grab the microphone, sometimes, you just need someone to show you how to find your voice.Learn more about IN Demand Signature Speech at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SSMost people think you need years of experience or fancy credentials to craft a talk that truly connects. But what actually matters is learning how to turn your real-life struggles and lessons into words that hook an audience—and open doors you never imagined. This is about showing up as yourself, sharing what’s shaped you, and discovering how your story can move others to action.This is behind the scenes episode with Drenda, who joined IN Demand Signature Speech to give a presentation at her place of work on her favorite topic, the disempowering stories we tell ourselves.Here’s what you’ll learn:How to turn your personal journey into a talk people remember, so you attract new opportunities and ideal clients.Ways to deal with tech disasters on stage, so you stay calm and in control when the unexpected happens.The power of sharing vulnerable stories, so your audience feels seen—and wants to connect with you further.Why a repeatable framework for talks can make speaking easy and help you show up prepared every single time.How confidence grows by taking action, not waiting for “someday,” so you stop holding back and start growing your impact.Links for Drenda:Website: https://www.drendathomasrichards.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/drendaThomasRichards

One signature talk could completely change your business, boost your confidence, and unlock opportunities.Learn more about IN Demand Signature Speech at https://Speak AndStandOut.com/SSListen in as Lisa Boehm reveals what it’s really like to transform from feeling uncertain to delivering an IN Demand Speech that gets results. You’ll go behind the scenes and discover how even experienced speakers can level up by connecting through powerful stories. Lisa opens up about her own journey, surprising lessons she learned, and how mastering your message can reshape your career.Here’s what you’ll learn:The secret to structuring your story for lasting impact, so you instantly capture and keep your audience’s attentionHow to choose the right content for your speech, and deliver value to keep listeners wanting moreMethods for boosting your confidence as a speaker, so you can ask for higher fees and land more gigsTricks to turning one talk into many, so you leverage your effort for any audience, anytimeHow building real connections with peers makes growing your speaking business feel less lonely and more funYour next talk could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.Links for our Guest: Website: www.griefsupportformoms.comSocial Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grief.and.childloss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaboehm-speaker/

Most speakers sound scripted and lose the audience before they ever really connect.Imagine turning your natural personality into your superpower on stage. Renee Hill Cooper did just that, going from a polished corporate speaker to a life-changing speech coach who inspires leaders to connect, not just present. You’ll hear how her journey inside In Demand Signature Speech, transformed her approach, uncovering the secrets to speaking that moves people and gets you booked again and again.**** Join the Fall Group of IN Demand Signature Speech https://speakandstandout.com/ss ****Here’s what you’ll learn:How breaking your speech into flexible, bite-sized blocks lets you respond to nearly any opportunity, making you the go-to expertThe reason narrowing your message prevents audience overwhelm, so listeners always know their next step after you speakWhy showing up authentically, not just “professionally,” builds trust fast, so clients seek you out after your speechThe method for setting crystal-clear goals for both you and your audience and always have purpose and impactSecrets to editing your content so you share enough value to be memorable and create business after the applauseStop blending in. Start speaking in a way that gets you booked, remembered, and referred.

Get Booked to Speak....the 3 Day Experience Learn more and sign up at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/GBTS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thousands of organizations, meetings and conferences are searching for speakers every single day. All it takes is knowing where to look and how to ask strategically. There are more chances for you to get on stage than you think.Event planners aren’t just hunting for big-name experts, they need reliable, solution-focused speakers who understand their audience. Discover smart, unconventional methods to get yourself on their radar and turn speaking into your best marketing tool.Here’s what you’ll learn:Where and how to find dozens of associations and events that want your expertise, so you never run out of places to pitch yourselfThe simple yet powerful approach to start conversations with event coordinators, so you stand out without being pushyWhy offering to step in last-minute can get you unexpected keynote slots, so you’re always top-of-mind when opportunity strikesHow to reconnect with past speaking gigs for repeat opportunities, so you build a pipeline of bookings effortlesslyWays to identify your ideal audience and the conferences they attend, so every talk is in front of people who need your servicesStop waiting and start getting booked. One smart move can open the door to your next big opportunity. Links and resources mentioned in this episode:Get on the waitlist for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!Get daily inspiration on Instagram: @laurieann.murabitoClick and read more info over on my website.Looking for support to grow your business faster, get positioned as the expert and leave your audience mesmerized with your story, then schedule a call to learn more about my programs and how we can get you speaking in front of the "right" audiences.

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS~~~~~~~~~~~~~Then listen in on this live coaching session with Susan Day as I help her understand and craft her own unique catchphrase to explain what she does and cut down on trying to explain it in one conversation.~~~~~~~~~~~~~***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****Grab your FREE copy of the Be In Demand Listener Guide at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Guide *****

Join the Get Booked to Speak 3 Day Experience at https://speakandstandout.com/get-booked-to-speakJoin IN Demand Signature Speech at https://speakandstandout.com/indss-waitlist**********Change is inevitable. What if you were intentional about who you are becoming?Discover how being intentional about your future self can set you up for more success than you ever thought possible. Laurie-Ann shares how reflecting on your journey, setting clear goals, and becoming your future self now can transform your career and open unexpected doors. You’ll learn that speaking up, being brave, and making planned choices isn’t as far out of your reach as you might believe.Explore why public speaking is still the number one way to market your expertise, attract better clients, and monetize your message. Tap into practical strategies for coaches, consultants, and service providers who want to get booked—and even get paid—on stage and beyond.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why defining your future self is the key to actual growth, so you don’t end up somewhere you never really choseTurning your message into a speaking topic that buyers want, so you stand out and get booked more oftenWhat you’ll learn when you join the Get Booked to Speak 3 Day ExperienceStart living as your future self today and become the speaker everyone wants to book.

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS~~~~~~~~~~~~~During this live coaching session, with Anita McKenna, I help her uncover the opportunities she's missing when she doesn't have a post event process in place and a NEW way to leverage her own stage from LinkedIN to private masterclasses.~~~~~~~~~~~~~***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****Grab your FREE copy of the Be In Demand Listener Guide at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Guide *****

Join the Get Booked to Speak 3 Day Experience at https://speakandstandout.com/get-booked-to-speakJoin IN Demand Signature Speech at https://speakandstandout.com/indss-waitlist**********One 20-minute talk on stage can do more for your business than months of social media posting ever will.Endless hours creating content online won’t cut through the noise or fill your calendar with real opportunities. If you’re tired of hustling for likes and fighting the algorithm, it’s time to discover why speaking on stage makes you the expert everyone wants to know and learn from. You don’t have to abandon social media, but you do need a better way to stand out and be seen by the right people.Here’s how a single talk can bring instant authority, attract clients, and open doors you didn’t even know existed. Speaking connects you directly to a warm, eager audience who has already said "yes" before you even begin. If you want faster results and stronger relationships, this episode is your shortcut.Here’s what you’ll learn:How to use the power of speaking to position yourself as the go-to expert, so you can become the person people trust and hire.Why audiences at events are already warmed up and ready to hear from you, so you can convert more clients through real conversations.The secret to building relationships from the stage that last longer and go deeper than any social media interaction.How just one talk can turn into dozens of bookings, new clients, and unexpected referrals, providing you a path to faster growth.Why you don’t need a big following or perfect slides to start speaking, so anyone can get results right now.Stop scrolling and start speaking. Opportunity is waiting for you in front of the room.

Join us for the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-CircleToday's Speaker Circle Community Call:You'll run through an exercise I use myself and with my private clients to brainstorm a list of book ideas and titlesA simple visualization process to picking which book from your list to start writing firstPlus, some information about self-publishing, so you can make the right decision for your situation*************************Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****Grab your FREE copy of the Be In Demand Listener Guide at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Guide *****

Your book is a powerful stage, and your audience is waiting to read it.Worried your book idea isn’t good enough? Unsure whether to pick a personal story or a how-to manual? This episode is your shortcut through the biggest decisions every aspiring author faces. You’ll get clear answers and hear the truth about publishing, planning, and using a book to supercharge your business and speaking career.Whether you dream of seeing your name on a cover or want a new way to attract clients, this is your no-fluff guide. Learn to sidestep overwhelm, get past doubt, and write the right book for you.Here’s what you’ll learn:How to connect your book idea to your offers, so you attract clients and stay top-of-mind with meeting plannersChoosing between a how-to guide, a modern parable, or a personal story, so you write a book that resonates with audiencePros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing, to get your book out faster and remain in controlHow long your book actually needs to be, so you finish faster without losing your readersWhy writing a book, even if you think you’re not a good writer, will give you clarity and boost your credibilityWrite your book, grow your authority, and watch doors open.Links and resources mentioned in this episode:Get on the waitlist for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!Ready to Take the Stage...then this free resources is for you!Follow me on Instagram: @laurieann.murabitoClick and read more into over on my website.If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. 

What if your novel had to survive Pentagon approval before anyone could read it?Meet Lawrence Colby, a bestselling military thriller author who wrote his first book while juggling a demanding military career, family life, and the task of getting his manuscripts cleared by the Department of Defense. Discover how Larry managed to write four books, navigate bureaucracy, and keep his creativity firing, even when his manuscripts sat in limbo for months. He reveals how his real-life experiences, strict schedule, and relentless discipline helped him overcome obstacles most writers never face.Here’s what you’ll learn:How to maximize tiny pockets of time, so you can finally start (and finish) your book even if your schedule is jam-packed.Using your real-life experiences and observations to build authentic, memorable characters, so your stories ring true and stand out.Practical ways to market your book on zero budget, so the right readers discover your work without you breaking the bank.If you want to write and publish your book, no matter what stands in your way, this episode hands you the mindset and tactics to do it.Links for our Guest:Website: https://authorlacolby.com/Social Media: X/Twitter, IG and Goodreads: @AuthorLAColbyLarry’s books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fECCDu

What if the secret to writing a winning book is for you not to do it alone?Imagine having a small inner circle cheering you on, giving real feedback, and keeping you motivated every chapter of the way. This episode shows you how powerful it is to build your own “book team,” so your writing is clear and your message connects. You’ll also discover how sharing your author journey, failures, and wins can turn your audience into excited fans who can’t wait to buy your book.Harness your friends and colleagues not just for feedback, but for validation, testimonials, and word-of-mouth excitement. With the right people involved, your own insider group, you’ll have more clarity, finish faster, and impact bigger stages.Here’s what you’ll learn:Building an inner circle of trusted readers, so you’ll catch missed details and make your book easier to readThe right way to get helpful feedback without getting bogged down in editing, so you stay focused and productiveTurning your testers into your first marketers and reviewers, which will help your book launch with a buzz and strong testimonialsLetting your audience join the journey, to create loyal fans and encourage pre-salesTesting your book cover ideas with real readers, so you pick a design that truly sellsDon’t keep your genius a secret! Bring your book to life with the support that makes the writing journey a victory from day one. Links and resources mentioned in this episode:Get on the waitlist for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!Grab the FREE resource Go from Unknown to Visible.Follow me on Instagram: @laurieann.murabitoClick and read more into over on my website.If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. 

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS~~~~~~~~~~~~~During this live coaching session, our guest Linda Magoon, has experience speaking on her book, which she was invited to speak. She learns several different tips to get more bookings by leveraging the places who've already booked her.~~~~~~~~~~~~~***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****Grab your FREE copy of the Be In Demand Listener Guide at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Guide *****

***Ready to add speaking to your marketing menu? Book a Speaker Success Call to discuss the idea of working together and learn about up and coming group programs.https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Success ******Most people start writing a book without knowing how they want it to end, and that’s why most books never get finished.Imagine knowing exactly where your story or message will land before you even write the first sentence. Writing with the end in mind not only gives your book direction, but also keeps your readers engaged and satisfied. Whether you dream of writing a modern parable or a practical how-to guide, this method shapes every page with purpose.It’s the secret Laurie-Ann Murabito used to create her Amazon bestsellers Rethink Leadership and Rethink Your Leadership. Discover why it’s crucial to chart the final chapter first, even if you’re doubting your writing ability. Walk away with a clear road map that will keep you moving from blank page to published author.Here’s what you’ll learn:The power of starting with your last chapter, so you don’t lose sight of your book’s ultimate message and directionHow to reverse engineer your chapters, so every step leads your reader exactly where you want them to goThe art of “writing for the reader,” so your book becomes their favorite and not just another unfinished projectWays to make your book your best marketing tool, so you attract clients, opportunities, and cloutHow to handle writing fears and self-doubt, so you push through and actually finish your bookWrite with intention and turn your ideas into a book people can’t put down.