Speaker Driven Business

Have you ever held back from speaking because you thought your audience was “too small”?

In this episode crossover from the Raise 1000 Voices Podcast, Jacqueline Brooker sits down with Rabia Siddique, internationally recognised speaker, human rights lawyer, author, and humanitarian, to explore how your voice has the power to create impact, even if it only reaches one person at first.

Rabia’s extraordinary life has taken her from cour...

Most speakers believe growth happens on stage — but the truth is, mastery is built in the debrief. In this solo episode of Speaker Driven Business, Jacqueline Brooker reveals the Speaker’s After Action Review — a powerful, military-inspired process that transforms every talk into a launchpad for your next level.

You’ll learn the six game-changing questions elite speakers ask after every event, the engagement and conversion markers t...

Being a great speaker won’t land you a TEDx talk. In fact, it might be the very thing holding you back.

In this mind-stretching episode, TEDx Melbourne Curator Jon Yeo reveals what really gets you on the red dot - and what gets you instantly cut. Forget fancy slides or polished delivery, TEDx curators are listening for something deeper, sharper, and far harder to fake.

Jon has coached thousands of speakers, built statistical models f...

Did you know your silence might be teaching the next generation to shrink too?

In this episode, you'll learn how the way you show up, not just what you say, shapes your influence, your impact, and the legacy your voice leaves behind. It’s time to stop editing yourself and start speaking with unapologetic power.

Jacqueline sits down with Julie Cross, a powerhouse who not only lights up stages but teaches others how to do the same. Wit...

Did you know skipping the right keynote structure could be the reason your workshops aren’t generating leads? 

In this episode, you’ll learn why building a solid keynote is the key to turning your speaking into a revenue-generating business. While many speakers get caught up in creating workshops or products, Jacqueline explains why the keynote must come first and why it's the spine of your entire business. 

If you’re f...

You don’t need a TEDx, 10,000 followers, or even a polished niche to get booked as a speaker.

In this episode, Cameron Atlas shares how he built a globally recognized speaker brand before anyone knew his name—through bold moves, immersive keynotes, and values-led decisions. With standing ovations around the world, live music on stage, and a signature style no one forgets, Cameron breaks down how you can rise above the noise and be r...

Most speaker coaches teach stage tricks. But the great ones? They help you master message, momentum, and market impact.

In this episode of The Speaker Driven Business, Jacqueline Brooker calls time on the “just tell your story” crowd and reveals the 7 traits that separate real coaches from glorified cheerleaders. This is a no-fluff, strategy-packed reality check for anyone serious about building a speaking-driven business, not just ...

Want to get booked to speak? Then stop being beige.

In this episode, legendary media executive Maz Farrelly delivers a masterclass in how to be unforgettable in a world of noise. Drawing on a career that includes producing for Big Brother, X Factor, and Dancing With the Stars (with content viewed over 8 billion times), Maz unpacks exactly what it takes to make people lean in — not scroll past.

This is required listening for any spea...

You don’t need more polish. What you need is a mic, a deadline, and a room full of decision-makers.

In this episode, Jacqueline drops a firestorm of real talk about the unspoken habits holding back emerging and aspiring speakers, even the wildly talented ones. This is not another “find your why” pep talk. It’s a step-by-step dissection of why your calendar is collecting dust while your Google Drive is full of untouched slide decks.

F...

You don’t need another course. You need to stop waiting for permission and start speaking like the world’s already listening.

What happens when a PhD scientist, AI enthusiast, and unapologetic feminist collides with the speaking world? You get Dr. Nici Sweaney, a woman on a mission to make sure AI doesn’t just serve the privileged few. 

In this episode, she breaks down why now is a once-in-history opportunity for women to grab t...

Before you chase new leads, listen to this: Your goldmine is already in your books.

Being great at what you do means nothing if your clients only remember one thing you offer. It’s time to stop leaving revenue on the table and start building the kind of client visibility that multiplies your income without chasing new leads.

Let’s talk about being the best-kept secret in your own business and why that ends now.

In this episode, Jacque...

If you’re still hoping to get picked instead of building a speaking business that books itself, this episode will flip everything you thought you knew about the mic.

In this episode, we dive into what it really means to be an audience activator. Jacqueline chats with go-to pro emcee Quinn Conyers who redefines the entire event flow, shapes energy, builds rapport, and sets the tone from minute one to closing clap.

Quinn has successful...

Most speakers wait for clarity, confidence, or the perfect moment. But the best ones, just start climbing.

If you’re showing up but still feel stuck, this one’s for you.

In this episode, Jacqueline Brooker delivers a powerful wake-up call: getting visible is not the finish line, it’s just the beginning. She reveals why the speakers you admire didn’t just show up once, they kept showing up, doing the reps, and climbing the steps until...

Most emerging speakers waste years trying to follow someone else’s blueprint. This conversation is your permission to scrap the script and build something that actually fits you.

In this episode, futurist and global keynote speaker Michael McQueen drops insight after insight on what it really takes to build staying power in the speaking business. He peels back the curtain on reinvention, relevance, mo...

Feeling stuck on the sidelines of the speaking world? Here's why, and how to finally steal the spotlight.

In this episode, Jacqueline Brooker rips the covers off the real reason most emerging and aspiring speakers are stuck spinning their wheels: they’re either invisible, or visible but forgettable. 

She shares a powerful new model, a simple but brutally honest continuum, that shows you exactly where you are right now, why you’r...

This is your sign to stop chasing perfect and start owning your story. Real impact begins when you speak from the heart, not the script.

Join us for a raw, inspiring, and insightful conversation that’ll make you rethink what's actually possible. 

Sean Swarner isn’t just a cancer survivor turned adventurer. He’s a master at turning setbacks into superpowers. From conquering Everest with one lung to thriving on stage for over two ...

You can have the right message, the right heart, and the right energy. But if your language triggers resistance instead of resonance, you’ll stay overlooked and underpaid. You’re done before you even start. 

In this solo episode, Jacqueline dives into the psychology of communication – the hidden power of language, what it really takes to become a paid, booked, and referable speaker, and why it's not about working harder or yell...

Your voice has power. Here’s how to shape it into a message the world remembers. 

Today Jacqueline Brooker chats with the brilliant Lisa McInnes-Smith, a global speaking powerhouse, Hall of Fame inductee, and genuine Aussie legend. Lisa takes us behind the scenes of her extraordinary journey, from humble beginnings touring rural schools to captivating thousands on international stages. Discover how mentorship from the iconic Zi...

The clarity of your message isn’t the problem. 

If you’re struggling to get booked, land clients, or gain traction, here’s the truth: it’s not because your message isn’t clear enough. It’s because it’s not close enough.

Too many experts are stuck selling what they know instead of speaking to what their audience desperately needs to hear. And in 2025, if your message doesn’t immediately hit the 2 AM pain point — the thing keeping...