Ever been asked to do a quick guest presentation—only to find yourself buried in hours of prep, stressing over pricing, and wondering if it was even worth it?
If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting visibility and honouring your energy and expertise, this episode is for you.
In this power-packed 15-minute episode, I’m diving into one of the most common dilemmas for therapists stepping into entrepreneurship: how to handle guest speaking requests—ethically, confidently, and without losing yourself in people-pleasing.
Whether you’re being asked to present at a professional development day, speak inside someone else’s program, or you’re thinking about bringing a guest into your own course, this episode will help you get clear on when to say yes, how to price fairly, and how to protect your precious time and energy.
In this episode, I discuss:
- The “resentment line” pricing strategy and how to use it to avoid overgiving
- When it’s OK to say yes for visibility—and when it’s just not worth it
- How to ask about budgets like a pro (without feeling awkward)
- Pricing benchmarks for PD gigs and guest teaching opportunities ($500–$1500+)
- What to consider if you’re bringing in a guest expert into your program
- How to make values-aligned decisions that serve both your business and your nervous system
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