How Experts, Entrepreneurs & Professionals Get Paid well to Deliver Transformational Talks
If you're an expert, entrepreneur, or professional ready to ignite the stage, stay fully booked, and get paid what you're truly worth, then this episode of The Time Management Podcast is for you.
We’re joined by Elliot Kay, an award-winning speaker, author, and CEO of the Speaker Awards & Summit, for an insightful conversation about what it really takes to become a highly paid, in-demand speaker without selling out.
Elliot shares the time-saving strategies, mindset shifts, and message clarity required to move from free talks to £5K - £10K+ keynotes — while staying grounded in your purpose and values.
Whether you're just starting your speaking journey or are already landing regular gigs, this episode will show you how to optimise your time, refine your message, stop selling your story and start selling the transformation.
Key Highlights from this episode:
- Why your personal story isn’t enough — and what truly gets you booked and paid
- How to master Einstein Time and stop letting your calendar control your success
- The 3 essential questions to ask before saying yes to any speaking opportunity
- The mindset shift from “motivating” to delivering measurable value
- How to structure your talks for maximum audience impact and business growth
- Why understanding the Speaker Archetype is crucial to owning any stage
- How elite speakers leverage both emotional intelligence and strategic positioning
- Why speaking bureaus and agents are optional and not essential for success
- Simple frameworks to protect your time and scale your influence as a transformational speaker
Connect with me on Linkedin or Instagram so we can continue the conversation there!
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About Elliot Kay:
As Chief Executive Officer of the Speaker Awards and Summit, Elliot Kay is a recognised voice in the world of professional speaking and leadership communication. With a career dedicated to raising the standards of influence, authenticity, and impact, Elliot has become a trusted guide for professional speakers and leaders who want to communicate with real power.
Drawing on extensive experience in impactful leadership communications, Elliot helps individuals and organisations bridge the gap between speaking and true influence. His approach centres on using the spoken word not just to inform, but to connect, to lead, and to inspire lasting change.
Through the Speaker Awards and Summit, he champions professional speakers who set new benchmarks for excellence, integrity, and service to their audiences. He believes that speaking is one of the most powerful leadership tools available when used with purpose, clarity, and heart.
Across his career, Elliot has worked with a wide range of leaders, executives, and speaking professionals to help them master the art of influential communication. His work is rooted in a simple but powerful philosophy: speaking isn’t about performance - it’s about connection, leadership, and legacy.
Whether on stage, in workshops, or through his leadership at the Summit, Elliot continues to build a movement that recognises professional speakers that truly make a difference
Resources & Links:
- Webinar: Unlock Better Earnings and Bookings As A Speaker | 22 May | 12:00 BST https://zoom.us/meeting/register/W0yUJSWlTfSVhLC8MgBsLA
- Speaker Influencer Test: https://speakerexpressscorecard.co.uk/
- Website: www.elliotkay.com
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