The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane Atkinson

Alright, let's chat about the speaker's journey, shall we? Because let's be honest, nearly every one of us, when we first dipped our toes into the world of speaking, was juggling it with a "proper job." Speaking was our side hustle, our passion project, simmering on the back burner. But then, the magic starts to happen, the bookings pick up, the buzz grows, and suddenly, you're looking at that sid...

Alright, let's be honest with ourselves, shall we? As speakers, we all know we should be master storytellers. But if we're really truthful, how many of us wouldn't benefit from a good dose of improvement in that department? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we’re excited to have storytelling coach Jill Davis join us to share some of her knowledge and tips with us. If you would like t...

How are your storytelling skills? Do you feel like you've mastered them, or would you like a little help getting started? Okay, let's set the scene… Now what? What exactly are your story "must-haves"? On this episode of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we're so excited to welcome back Mike Ganino to share some great ideas from his new book, Make a Scene . If you would like to learn some storytelling s...

Let's be honest, that familiar feeling of "what's next?" seems to be swirling around again. We've navigated these uncertain waters before, haven't we? But just because we've been here doesn't mean it feels any less… well, uncertain! So, to inject a shot of perspective and a whole lot of positivity into our world, we’re thrilled to welcome back Chris West! He's going to share his insights on the cu...

As a professional speaker, it's necessary to look at yourself closely to see what you can improve upon to reach a higher level of mastery of your craft. But can you be objective and kind to yourself in the process? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we're happy to welcome my client, executive speech coach Ruth Milligan, who trains speakers on how to make their message more engaging an...

How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be a professional speaker and make this your profession? Just how young is too young? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Sam Demma, who, at the tender age of 25, has an extremely impressive speaking resume and some great ideas that seem to be well beyond his years. If you could use some really sound busines...

There has been so much happening in the world these last couple of months. The news is overwhelming for many, and there is so much uncertainty. We decided it was time to bring back our “great calmer downer” and economist, Andrew Busch. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, Andrew is here to explain some of what is going on and do his best to alleviate some of our fears. If you could use...

Please note that this podcast is not talking about mental illness, nor is it intended to be giving medical advice. How are you doing? Are you having a good day? I know that many of us have had a few bad days lately. With all that’s happening in the news, the political climate and trying to figure out how to navigate everything, there have definitely been one or two bad days. On this episode of The...

Do you get laughs when delivering your keynote, or do you feel like your topic is too serious to add a bit of levity? Well, our guest on this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is here to show us that no subject is so stoic that we can’t get a few laughs along the way. We’re thrilled to welcome my long-time friend Michael Kerr to share how he injects humour into his speeches no matter how sole...

What exactly do soap operas and speaking have in common? Well, for starters, both are surrounded by drama in one way or another. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome my client, Robyn Hatcher, to share her knowledge and ideas on how you can improve your speaking game by applying the similarities between writing drama and speeches. If you could use some great ide...

We want to believe that everyone needs our message and that it should be easy to get the word out and book lots of business. The cold, hard truth is that it takes time to build a successful speaking business, but we’re here to help make it easier and give you the strategies and tools that you need to get started or to improve on what you have already built. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker S...

It's a proven fact that sharing your price when negotiating a speaking engagement with a client is one of the most stressful moments of the call. How can we get through that discomfort without diminishing our value? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're excited to welcome pricing expert Casey Brown to share her wisdom and teach us how to get the money that our expertise warrants. If y...

Welcome back for another quickie podcast. A shorter format to give you bite-sized pieces to think about. As we roll into 2025, I thought it was a good time to take a peek at the past year and look at how we did with the goals that we set at the beginning of 2024. If you would like some great advice about goal setting for you and your business for the next year. You simply can’t afford to miss this...

Do you get laughs when you speak? Are you naturally funny? While humor comes easily for some, many of us struggle to be witty on stage. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome Andrew Tarvin to share some strategies on how you can inject some comic relief into your keynote. If you would like some great ideas on how you can be funnier and keep your audience engaged, y...

Many of us dream of becoming international speakers, but what happens when that dream becomes a reality? There are so many things to consider. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome my friend, a truly international speaker, Lesley Everett, to share her experiences and teach us a few lessons that we can use wherever our travels take us. If you would like some great a...

You know how when you are gearing up to have a difficult conversation with someone, you feel a sense of dread? I think we’ve all been there before. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am excited to welcome my former client, Gene Hammett, to share some insight and ideas from his latest book on how to have tough conversations. If you could use some great strategies to implement the next t...

As a professional speaker, we couldn't be more thrilled than when our calendar is filled with fabulous gigs! But what happens when life gets in the way? How do we cope when we're faced with a significant crisis? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome back my client and friend, Gaby Natale, to share her very personal journey through a terrifying diagnosis and how she made it throug...

Trigger warning: this podcast contains course language and talk of suicide. As professional speakers, the goal is to continually improve and provide the most value to your audience. Do you feel like you have progressed? Is your keynote epic? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome my client, Kevin Rempel, to share his journey, how he has developed as a speaker and a...

As speakers, we're always excited when someone reaches out with a request to have you at their event. But sometimes, the world can be less than genuine, and there are a lot of people out there who are just looking to take advantage of unsuspecting folks and make a quick (illegal) buck. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Lauren Sergy to share her story of how a seemingly legiti...

As speakers, we’re always looking to book the next engagement, but where exactly do we find the leads? Well, at the Wealthy Speaker School, we believe that spin-off is key and you should be booking your next gig from your last gig. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome Arel Moodie from Talkadot to share some great ideas about how you can easily get contact informati...

As a keynote speaker, you often have many roles to fill on stage, but did you realize you may be able to take on other jobs at events? Although it’s not for everyone, it seems that becoming an emcee might just be another option for those who have the right stuff.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome back Rachel Sheerin, who is taking the emcee world by storm and...

As speakers, it is not always straightforward as to what meeting planners are looking for and what you can do to make yourself stand out enough to get you on the shortlist. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome Tamra Gaines, who has over 30 years of experience as a planner in the hospitality industry and has worked with many bureaus and countless speakers to put to...

Do you currently have a podcast, or have you been thinking about starting one? Recording and producing a podcast takes a bit of work, but is it worth it, and what are the benefits? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re happy to welcome Traci DeForge, who will share her expertise and wealth of knowledge on the best way to leverage your podcast to grow your speaking business. If you wou...

How easy do you make it for a client to find you, learn about you, and ultimately book you for a keynote, consulting, training, etc.? I think everyone knows that the easier you make it for the client, the better chance you have of getting the gig. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I'm thrilled to welcome back my good friend, David Avrin, to talk about how being ridiculously easy to work...

We’ve all had to dig deep into our well of resilience these past few years, and most have done well in the process. But what happens when true devastation hits you or your family? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am happy to welcome my friend and former client Annie Meehan to share her story of resilience and being exceptional despite some really difficult setbacks.  If you would lik...