So You Want to Be a Speaker? How to Pitch, Prepare, and Get Invited Back

Getting a yes for a speaking opportunity can feel like the finish line. You pitched yourself, made the case for why you belong in the room, and someone agreed to bring you in. In reality, that yes marks the beginning of your responsibility as a speaker, because what happens between getting booked and taking the stage can determine whether you are invited back. Speaking is a relationship business long before it’s a stage business. That relationship is still being built as you ask questions, le...