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396: Creating a Signature Talk that Attracts Paid Speaking Opportunities with Cherlette McCullough

Jun 10, 2024

Cherlette McCullough shares how refining her signature talk 'From Selfie to Self-Reflection' led to lucrative speaking opportunities. She discusses audience engagement tips, leveraging media for visibility, and the transformative impact of working with a speaking coach. Learn how a single talk landed multiple paid gigs and why thinking outside the box is crucial for speaker success.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Therapist specializing in relationships and mental health discusses speaking experiences and desire for improvement

01:34 • 4min

Transforming Speech Impact to Attract Paid Speaking Opportunities

05:30 • 3min

Maximizing Speaking Opportunities and Building Visibility

08:12 • 26min

Pursuing Paid Speaking Opportunities and Future Plans for Mental Health Awareness

34:41 • 2min

Embracing Your Calling and Leveraging Visibility for Paid Speaking Opportunities

36:20 • 2min

Are you ready to elevate your speaking game and attract lucrative speaking engagements?

Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, sits down with one of our clients, Cherlette McCullough, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to delve into the keys to crafting a compelling signature talk that not only resonates with audiences but also leads to paid speaking opportunities.

Key Highlights:

Cherlette’s Journey: Discover how Cherlette transitioned from community speaking to landing high-paying gigs by refining her presentations and focusing on impactful delivery.
Signature Talk Breakdown: Learn the components of Cherlette’s successful signature talk, “From Selfie to Self-Reflection,” and how her engaging approach and relatable content captivated her audience.
Audience Engagement Tips: Get inspired by Cherlette’s innovative strategies to involve the audience, making her talks memorable and actionable.
Visibility and Media Appearances: Understand the importance of visibility in the speaking world and how Cherlette leveraged media opportunities to expand her reach.
Coaching and Growth: Hear firsthand how working with a speaking coach can transform your presentations and boost your confidence, leading to more significant opportunities.

You’ll learn:

How a single talk led to multiple paid engagements for Cherlette
The unique activity Cherlette used to captivate her audience and make her leadership talk unforgettable
Why it’s essential to think outside the box when choosing your speaking topics and audiences
How Cherlette’s consistent visibility and media presence has contributed to her speaking success

We know you’ll be inspired to get out there on the speaking circuit!

Links:

Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/396/

Cherlette’s website: https://www.cherlettemccullough.com/

Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/

Work with us in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/

Connect on LinkedIn:

Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox
Diane Diaz = https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediaz/
Cherlette McCullough (guest) = https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherlette-mccullough-22ab0b18/

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