Go out there and be a terrible speaker
Tessa Rawson Tessa Rawson

Go out there and be a terrible speaker

Nobody wakes up being an incredible public speaker.

It takes time, it takes practice, and I'm afraid it takes a good number of talks that really don't go that well.

But each one you do will be better than the last.

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Taking a break to build your business
Tessa Rawson Tessa Rawson

Taking a break to build your business

As an entrepreneur and business owner it is so tempting to think you have to be ALL IN, ALL THE TIME.

You don't. You need and deserve a break. You don't have to take another job, but I assure you your business will survive if you take a month, or 6months, away from it.

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Not every talk is a TED talk (but that’s a good thing!)
Tessa Rawson Tessa Rawson

Not every talk is a TED talk (but that’s a good thing!)

Not every idea is a TED talk.

TED is amazing but it’s not the be all and end all.

If you’re thinking of making speaking a part of your business, the best use of your energy might be to start developing your signature talk before your TEDx talk.

Your signature talk might not be as high profile, but it will get you paid!

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A great talk is like a cake
Tessa Rawson Tessa Rawson

A great talk is like a cake

A great talk is like a cake.

One slice is enough- rich, but not dense. Sweet, but not sickly. Memorable and leaving you wanting more.

Writing a short speech still needs all the ingredients as a long one- just packed down to that perfect amount.

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4 questions to help you start your speech
Tessa Rawson Tessa Rawson

4 questions to help you start your speech

Writing a great speech or presentation is hard because there is so much you could talk about.

Without direction you can sit for days in front of your computer.

These 4 questions will help you jump start your writing process.

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Great feedback makes a great speaker
Tessa Rawson Tessa Rawson

Great feedback makes a great speaker

There are so many ways to share an idea, present a topic, tell your story... and my job is to help you say it in the most effective, engaging way possible.

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A speech needs to make you feel something
Tessa Rawson Tessa Rawson

A speech needs to make you feel something

We don’t eat chips because of the ingredients- we eat them because of how they make us feel. (I swear I’m going to open a pack of ruffles for breakfast at this rate)

A great speech should be the same. It needs to make us feel something!

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Day #5 - The speaker toolkit
Tessa Rawson Tessa Rawson

Day #5 - The speaker toolkit

Before you start applying to Speaking gigs you’re going to need your speaker toolkit- learn what’s in it and how to make yours stand out.

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Day #3 - How & where to start speaking
Tessa Rawson Tessa Rawson

Day #3 - How & where to start speaking

So how do you actually start your career as a paid speaker?

If you are speaking for the first time my advice is always to start small - start local - start free.

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Day #2: What kind of speaker are you?
Tessa Rawson Tessa Rawson

Day #2: What kind of speaker are you?

You know you really want to be a speaker, but what kind of speaker do you want to be?

The type of speaker you are will determine the events you choose to speak at and how much money you can earn.

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Day #1- Why do you want to be a speaker?
Tessa Rawson Tessa Rawson

Day #1- Why do you want to be a speaker?

There’s so many ways speaking can grow your impact, but getting started is hard.

If you want to make speaking part of your business, first you need to really understand WHY?

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5 steps to build public speaking confidence
Tessa Rawson Tessa Rawson

5 steps to build public speaking confidence

If you’re scared of heights, would you go sky-diving to cure it?

If you’re scared of insects, would you go to the jungle?

The cure for glassophobia (the fear of public speaking) isn’t jumping onto the stage to do a TED talk.

The most successful way to overcome any phobia is with small steps.

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Leadership Storytelling builds trust
Tessa Rawson Tessa Rawson

Leadership Storytelling builds trust

It’s pretty amazing what we will do for people we trust.

It goes without saying that great leadership requires trust.

So how do you get your team to trust you as a leader?

Storytelling!

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