From the Streets to the Stage: The Power of Transformational Speaking with Ken Miller

Mar 5, 2025

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This episode answers the questions: "How do I get started as a professional public speaker?" and "How do I find speaking opportunities?"

Join us as Ken shares his incredible story from overcoming personal challenges to inspiring audiences around the world. His unique perspective on the power of public speaking not only motivates but provides practical advice for anyone looking to make an impact with their words.

Key Takeaways:

Start with Your Why: Ken emphasizes the importance of knowing your purpose behind speaking. It's not just about sharing your story; it's about why that story needs to be heard and how it can drive you during challenging times.
Finding Opportunities: Learn from Ken's experience on how to find speaking gigs. He shares valuable tips on navigating the world of conferences and associations, suggesting starting with breakouts and gradually moving to keynote presentations.
Understand Your Audience: A great speaker knows their audience. Ken discusses the importance of tailoring your message to resonate, ensuring it's impactful and memorable.
Courage, Acceptance, and Forgiveness: Drawing from his personal life lessons, Ken highlights these three elements as crucial for anyone looking to truly connect and make an impact through speaking.

Featured Advice:

Ken's journey from facing adversity to speaking on major stages offers a roadmap for transformation. He discusses the significance of practicing forgiveness, both towards oneself and others, as a step towards personal growth and better public engagement.

About Ken Miller

Ken Miller is a dynamic trainer, speaker, author and consultant. As the president of Denali FSP LLC Consultants, he leads transformative strategies in fundraising, empowering organizations and associations across sectors. Recognized for his dynamic speaking style, he engages audiences with his deep knowledge of business best practices, leadership, and personal growth ensuring participants leave equipped for impactful outcomes.

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About Aleya Harris

Aleya Harris is the spark for your spark™. A trailblazer in purpose-driven story crafting, she is a marketing executive and ex-Google Vendor Partner who brings her dynamic experience to her role as the CEO of The Evolution Collective Inc. Aleya is an international award-winning speaker, the founder and lead trainer of Spark the Stage ™, and the host of the award-winning Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast. She is also the author of the bestselling book Spark the Stage: Master the Art of Professional Speaking and Authentic Storytelling to Captivate, Inspire, and Transform Your Audience. Her unique approach as a Strategic Storytelling Consultant has revolutionized the way businesses communicate, transforming workplace cultures and market positioning. With her dynamic energy and proven methodologies, Aleya guides clients to unlock their potential, articulate their radically authentic stories, and achieve unparalleled success.

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Aleya's bestselling book will help you become a more confident and authentic professional public speaker. Buy Spark the Stage: Master the Art of Professional Speaking and Authentic Storytelling to Captivate, Inspire & Transform Your Audience on Amazon or anywhere books are sold.

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Spark the Stage™ is an online course and 12-month group coaching program that helps entrepreneurs and executives become radically authentic professional public speakers who can confidently deliver a compelling Radical Spark Signature Talk™ from the stage.

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Work with Aleya to Craft a Better Story

An unclear strategy, confusing brand, or undefined workplace culture will repel ideal clients, visibility opportunities, and career-making connections. The Evolution Collective Inc. transforms disconnected teams and overwhelmed leaders into thriving, inclusive cultures through Radically Authentic Strategic Storytelling.

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Book Aleya to Speak

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