Have you ever wondered why some speakers get booked for every conference while others struggle to land even one gig? The secret might be hiding in plain sight: your speaker bio.
In this value-packed episode, Deborah reveals what 87 professional event planners (who collectively book over 2,000 speakers annually) actually look for when selecting speakers. You'll discover the 5 essential elements every winning speaker bio must include, learn how to craft a Unique Value Proposition that makes you the obvious choice, and uncover which forms of social proof actually matter to decision-makers.
Most speakers make the critical mistake of writing their bio like a resume—focusing on their own accomplishments rather than the audience's needs. By the end of this episode, you'll have a proven 30-minute framework to transform your speaker bio from forgettable to irresistible, helping you get booked, get paid, and own the stage.
Subscribe to Booked Banked & OnStage for weekly insider strategies and expert interviews that help you turn your voice into a thriving business.
Connect with me on Social Media:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahnorthcutt
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackwomenpodcasters
- Website: https://www.thenorthcuttspeakingagency.com
- Work With Me: https://bit.ly/workwithdeborah
Thanks for listening--keep showing up, speaking out, and making an impact!
Popular Podcasts
Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club
Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club — the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You’re not just listening — you’re part of the conversation.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com