Speaking, Storytelling, Sales, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Visibility: Be In Demand

Speaking, Storytelling, Sales, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Visibility: Be In Demand

From boardrooms to sales calls to stages and networking events—your ability to communicate is the fastest way to grow your business, elevate your brand, and open doors to opportunities you didn’t even know existed. If you want to get visible, attract premium opportunities and promotions, and turn speaking into your best marketing strategy, you’ve just found your new favorite podcast. Hosted by Laurie-Ann Murabito, professional keynote speaker, executive leadership coach, and communication strategist. This show gives you the tools to become the most compelling, confident, and client-attracting communicator in any room. This show provides answers to: How to get started in public speaking? How to get speaking engagements? How to get visible? How to get promoted? How to market my small business? How to get more clients? How to be a confident speaker? How to make money from the stage? How to monetize my message? How to use public speaking to grow my business? How to grow my personal brand? How to get booked to speak? How to write a speech? How to find speaking opportunities? How to pitch yourself for speaking events? How to write a captivating speech? How to be great speaker? How to grow your busienss brand? How to communicate with confidence?

Episodes

December 8, 2025 10 mins

Doing hard things on purpose is the fastest way to become unstoppable in any room you walk into.

Some workouts make you sweat, but Spartacus makes you stronger from the inside out. Discover how tackling a brutal routine each week completely change the way I approach challenges and not only in fitness.

When you push yourself past your limits, your body and mind both get stronger. Today, Laurie-Ann is sharing why embracing the hard stu...

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If you’re looking for tips and ideas on how to leverage speaking opportunities, how to use speaking as your best for of visibility, or how to get booked to speak, you’re in the right place. This is the best public speaking podcast for coaches, consultants, and service providers.

Today’s question is: Can I host my own speaking events and attract the right clients?

To submit your question for a future Q&A episode, go to https://Sp...

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Grief is not just sadness. It’s a doorway to joy, connection, and even life-changing impact.

Two women who know loss deeply pull back the curtain on what it means to heal, lead, and inspire after heartbreak. You’ll hear what it takes to find your voice while grieving, and how sharing your story can ignite hope in countless others. Their stories go beyond loss and reveal a powerful, uplifting path forward.

Discover how a single speech...

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    Join us for the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle

    Today's Speaker Circle Community Call:

    • How to save the meeting or conference by reaching out to local events
    • How to be that pattern interrupt, which gets your voicemails returned and emails replied to

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    How to get promoted: 3 steps to making it a reality. 

    Most professionals overlook the power of upleveling their public speaking skills. It’s not enough to be the hardest worker or the most talented expert. If you want to stand out from the crowd and climb the corporate ladder, clear and compelling communication is the secret weapon you need.

    Unlock the strategies that will help you get the attention of others, build your reputat...

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    ***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS

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    During this live coaching session, our guest Julie Beckwith from LivingOnThePatio.com, has experience speaking, but is speaking to two topics and I nudge her to pick one and how to get booked to speak on her expertise.

    Ep 197 is mentioned in this episode, 7 Essentials Your Speaker Web Page Needs

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    When chaos hits the travel industry, opportunity is knocking at your door.

    Travel disruptions are making meeting planners scramble, desperate to fill last-minute gaps left by speakers who can’t make it. If you’re local or just a short drive away, you could be the hero every event organizer needs right now. Acting fast and being reliable could turn a crisis into your biggest speaking break yet.

    This episode han...

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    Today's LIVE COACHING is with Amy Moeller, who is looking to get booked to speak at events her ideal client is already attending. Her goal is to use speaking as the ultimate lead generation.

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    Get ready to communicate with confidence, connect more deeply, and stop over-editing yourself.

    If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “Did I say too much?” or frozen when someone asked, “So, what do you do?” — this episode is for you.

    Whether you’re introducing yourself at a networking event, pitching your services, or answering questions on a podcast, how you communicate shapes how people see you. The truth? It’s n...

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    During this live coaching session, our guest Rebecca Sonnenberg, has experience speaking, but is speaking to two different audience that each need a different signature speech.

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    Who's deciding what you see online? Is it your choice, or artificial intelligence pulling the strings in the background?

    AI isn’t just helping you search. It’s quietly filtering what you read, watch, and even think about. If you’re a speaker, coach, or consultant, this is changing everything about how you get discovered or buried.

    Now, if you haven’t built a strong audience and real relationships, you’re handing the reins to algorith...

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    During this live coaching session, our guest Drenda Richards Thomas, has had some recent speaking success. She wants to take advantage of these past events and leverage them into more bookings on her calendar.

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    Fear of public speaking is simply a signal that you care.

    It's not a stop sign on the road to your next opportunity. Everyone feels butterflies before stepping up to the mic. The difference is how you use that energy. Most avoid the stage.

    What if your past failures could fuel your future success? Learn how to flip fear on its head, no matter if you’re just starting out or haunted by a slip-up from your speaking past.

    Here’s what ...
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    What if your next podcast guest appearance or speaking engagement could bring you $10K+ in new client work?

    🎤 In this episode, Laurie-Ann chats with Beth Nydick, who shares her FAME Formula for turning visibility into profitability. From fearless mindset to expert monetization, Beth reveals how to transform every mic moment into money. You’ll learn how to position your expertise, repurpose your visibility, and pitch...

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    You don’t become a thought leader by waiting for someone else to call you a Thought Leader. 

    You decide to lead with your own ideas. Too many brilliant business owners play small, holding back ideas that could change how people think. Stop waiting for permission and start sharing your unique point of view.

    These five steps will help you clarify what you stand for and amplify your message, so your audience starts referring you wh...

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    During this live coaching session, our guest Gary Smith, has experience speaking and is taking a pivot for his last phase of life to impact differently. We discuss a future speaking event and tips to capitalize on this speaking opportunity.

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    Public speaking isn’t just about standing on a stage, it’s the ultimate tool for personal growth and visibility.

    Imagine mastering the skills to keep your cool when everything goes wrong. What if you could walk into any room and adapt on the spot, no matter what chaos unfolds? That’s exactly what you’ll discover in this episode.

    Developing high-performance skills through speaking can transform not only your business, but your life. Y...

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    During this live coaching session, our guest Shelly Neihaus, has experience speaking, but has taken a little break due to family reasons. She's ready to get back onto stages and wants to know the BEST approach.

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    Your slides might be killing your audience’s attention and conversion rate.

    Struggling to turn speaking events into paying clients or make your presentations actually stick? This can be tricky when there’s an enormous amount of data or numbers that need to be shared. Discover why reading your slides is costing you visibility, business, and credibility.

    Learn simple tweaks that will make your presentations be more impactful and finall...

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    Join us for the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle

    Today's Speaker Circle Community Call:

    • It's fall speaking season and meeting planners are booking their speakers for fall and spring events
    • How to use my ODC - Open the Door to the Conversation
    • Plus, you'll hear a few answers to a few great questions

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