The Speaker Lab Podcast

Once you've decided you want to speak and you have an idea of what you want to speak about, how do you actually create your talk? And what makes a talk good versus another talk? I'm answering all of those questions on this show. I'll walk you through the process I use to create a great talk from idea to completion. I'll also explain why each step in the process is important and why it can help you...

On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I'm breaking down the top speaking tips from some of the most influential speakers in the business. You'll hear tactics and tools from such greats as Michael Port, Matthew Kimberley, Dorie Clark and John Lee Dumas to name a few. There's so much valuable content in this show I created a special PDF of all the tips so you have a visual aid to remember all of th...

For many of us the first thing we think of when giving a speech is giving a keynote. But there are plenty of other speaking formats that are in demand and are lucrative ways to create a successful speaking career. Brian Walter is a shining example of this. He is someone who is highly in-demand for his non-traditional approach to speaking, and he's here to talk about it. Today he shares the origins...

Whether you're starting out as a speaker or want to gain more traction or simply grow to the next level of your speaking career you are in the right place! The Speaker Lab is a show dedicated to helping your speaking career become whatever you want it to be. And today's edition is one of my favorite types of shows to bring you: the Q&A. Listen in to hear my recommendations on fully tapping int...

Welcome to another edition of The Speaker Lab. Today I'm talking with Hugh Culver; he is a dear friend from Canada who is an accomplished speaker and a speaking coach. He knows the world of speaking and he's here to give us the goods! On this episode we talk about how to make your name known in the speaking world, how he became a speaker and how you can niche down to make your business bigger - pl...

On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I'm sitting down with my friend Mike Pacchione. Mike works for Duarte, a company that gives presentations about how to create meaningful and moving presentations like the creation of Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth. On today's episode Mike shares his journey to his current position with Duarte, how to know whether your talking ideas are good or not and the mo...

On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, the focus is on choice: making choices in terms of the content and main ideas of your talks, speeches and presentations. In essence we’re looking at how to decide exactly what it is you want to speak about. I offer several bits of advice on the decisions you will have to make about your topics, including the five ways that will help you decide what you want t...

Welcome back to The Speaker Lab. On today's show I'm sitting down with my friend Michael Port for a special dual interview show. On this special episode, not only do I interview Michael, but he interviews me as well! Today on episode seven, our talk runs the gamut. From Friends trivia to transitioning from one career to a speaking career to the three questions every beginning speakers needs to ask...

Welcome back to The Speaker Lab! On today's show I'm here with another special Q&A episode, this time with a focus on one great question: speaking contracts. Today on The Speaker Lab our focus is on contracts in the speaking world, and all the details that go along with them. Everything from the actual details of speaking contracts to contract etiquette as well as rules to follow when communic...

On this episode of The Speaker Lab, world-renowned speaker Clay Hebert joins the show to talk about starting your speaking career. Clay specializes in speaking to corporations, associations and conferences for entrepreneurs. He began his career speaking for free at conferences, and eventually made his way into speaking at bigger engagements and paid bookings. Today on The Speaker Lab, Clay talks a...

On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, we are answering your burning questions. That's right, today's episode is another Q&A session with me, and it is all about you! Remember, your questions can be featured on future episodes of The Speaker Lab, so make sure to submit your questions at the link below. Today on The Speaker Lab, Grant answers viewer's questions about very different and exciting...

If you are considering speaking as a career, you have probably asked yourself this question: why do you want to speak? If you've been pondering this question and wondering how your speaking goals can motivate you, then this episode is tailored for you! Today on this episode of The Speaker Lab, I discuss the importance of having a direction in your speaking career and offer guidance on how to find...

Welcome to episode 2 of The Speaker Lab. On today’s show I will be answering all of your burning questions about how to become a speaker and build your speaking career; in other words, it's all about you! We'll cover everything from getting a demo video to contacting potential speaking engagements. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!   THE FINER...

Welcome to The Speaker Lab , a brand new podcast series brought to you by me, Grant Baldwin - the man behind How Did You Get Into That ! In our very first episode, I break down what The Speaker Lab is all about, and share valuable information on when, where and how you can listen to this series. I also share my story of how I became a paid speaker, the journey that led to the creation of How Did Y...