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Speaking Opportunities Beyond the Keynote Speech: Episode 22
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Speaking Opportunities Beyond the Keynote Speech
Building Your Speaking Suite (Keynotes, Breakouts, and Training)
Jenn expands on creating a speaking lifestyle by explaining how to build a suite of speaking programs beyond a single signature speech, comparing keynotes, breakout sessions, and corporate trainings. She describes keynotes (typically 20–60 minutes) as the “gold standard” focused on inspiration and motivation, often higher paid, and notes the growing popularity of fireside chats as a more interactive keynote-style format. Breakout sessions (60–90 minutes) are highly engaging, implementation-focused deep dives that are often unpaid but can offer backend monetization and may include resources like workbooks. Corporate training is a hands-on, facilitated immersion designed to change behavior and upskill teams over hours or days, requiring strong room-reading and activity leadership. She encourages aligning formats to goals, strengths (entertainment, education, engagement), capacity, travel preferences, and prospecting strategies.
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 16 What to Charge for your Speaking Fee https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593278/episodes/19255784
Elevate your Presentation with the 3 E's Guide
00:00 Building Your Speaking Suite
00:29 Keynote Speaking Basics
02:58 Fireside Chats Explained
03:51 Breakout Sessions Deep Dive
05:52 Corporate Training That Changes Behavior
07:40 Choosing Your Best Format
09:02 The Three Es Self Assessment
10:50 Mixing Formats for Your Goals
12:14 Real World Speaking Examples
12:59 Booking Strategy and Prospecting
14:13 Wrap Up and Next Steps
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