The Surprising Reason You Should Stop Working With a Speaking Coach (And What to Do Instead)

This week on Fame-Ready, personal branding and PR expert, Katrina Owens, is diving into a topic that’s buzzing across every networking call and summit room: why you’re not landing the speaking opportunities you want—and exactly how to change that.

After hearing from dozens of entrepreneurs who want to speak more but feel stuck, Katrina breaks down what’s really holding most people back. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “ready” for the stage but aren’t getting booked, this is your wake-up call and action plan.

She shares:

• The 3 most common blocks stopping you from getting speaking gigs.
• Why your “pitch” isn’t landing—and what event hosts actually look for.
• How your social media is either helping or hurting your credibility as a speaker.
• Why performance, storytelling, and emotional connection matter more than ever.

Katrina also gets personal about her early speaking days (hello, imposter syndrome), the moment she realized her brand wasn’t converting, and why her current “world tour” is only possible because she finally showed up differently online and in real life. She recounts her very first speaking gig and the humbling experience of her second, smaller one, explaining how these opportunities helped her build a foundation for her speaking career. She also explains how public relations was a key factor in securing her speaking opportunities this year.

If you want to become a go-to speaker—without spending millions on a publicist or playing the “manifest and pray” game—this episode is your no-fluff roadmap.

🔗 Links Mentioned:
→ Join the Fame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://knockoutdirective.myflodesk.com/group-coaching
→ Watch the Hidden Gem to Headlines Replay: https://knockoutdirective.myflodesk.com/hiddengem
→ Book a 1:1 Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/knockoutdirective/30min?month=2025-07

Follow Katrina for more speaker + personal brand strategies:
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/
→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrina/
→ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@katrinaowenspr 

Listen now to get booked more, speak better, and show up like the leader you are.