The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane Atkinson

Are you speaking full-time, or are you still treating it as a side hustle? How do we know when it’s time to take the plunge and make speaking your full-time profession? Where do we find the courage or wherewithal to even start to think about giving up our “real job”? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome my past client and long-time friend, James Robbins, to discuss how he transformed his small si...

When you're first diving into the speaking business, you know deep down it's going to take hard work and determination to build something truly remarkable. But the million-dollar question always is: How long will this take, and how in the world do I know I'm actually making headway? Well, we look for what I like to call "flashpoints." These are those exhilarating moments in your business where something truly fantastic clicks into ...

Alright, let's chat about the speaker's journey, shall we? Because let's be honest, nearly every one of us, when we first dipped our toes into the world of speaking, was juggling it with a "proper job." Speaking was our side hustle, our passion project, simmering on the back burner. But then, the magic starts to happen, the bookings pick up, the buzz grows, and suddenly, you're looking at that side hustle thinking, "Hmm, maybe this...

Alright, let's be honest with ourselves, shall we? As speakers, we all know we should be master storytellers. But if we're really truthful, how many of us wouldn't benefit from a good dose of improvement in that department? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we’re excited to have storytelling coach Jill Davis join us to share some of her knowledge and tips with us.

If you would like to make more impact with your stories...

How are your storytelling skills? Do you feel like you've mastered them, or would you like a little help getting started? Okay, let's set the scene… Now what? What exactly are your story "must-haves"? On this episode of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we're so excited to welcome back Mike Ganino to share some great ideas from his new book, Make a Scene.

If you would like to learn some storytelling strategies that will help you elevate ...

Let's be honest, that familiar feeling of "what's next?" seems to be swirling around again. We've navigated these uncertain waters before, haven't we? But just because we've been here doesn't mean it feels any less… well, uncertain! So, to inject a shot of perspective and a whole lot of positivity into our world, we’re thrilled to welcome back Chris West! He's going to share his insights on the current state of the speaking industr...

As a professional speaker, it's necessary to look at yourself closely to see what you can improve upon to reach a higher level of mastery of your craft. But can you be objective and kind to yourself in the process? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we're happy to welcome my client, executive speech coach Ruth Milligan, who trains speakers on how to make their message more engaging and impactful.

If you want some great ...

How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be a professional speaker and make this your profession? Just how young is too young? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Sam Demma, who, at the tender age of 25, has an extremely impressive speaking resume and some great ideas that seem to be well beyond his years.

If you could use some really sound business-building ideas, you can't afford t...

There has been so much happening in the world these last couple of months. The news is overwhelming for many, and there is so much uncertainty. We decided it was time to bring back our “great calmer downer” and economist, Andrew Busch. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, Andrew is here to explain some of what is going on and do his best to alleviate some of our fears.

If you could use some unbiased information and explan...

Please note that this podcast is not talking about mental illness, nor is it intended to be giving medical advice.

How are you doing? Are you having a good day? I know that many of us have had a few bad days lately. With all that’s happening in the news, the political climate and trying to figure out how to navigate everything, there have definitely been one or two bad days. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am talki...

Do you get laughs when delivering your keynote, or do you feel like your topic is too serious to add a bit of levity? Well, our guest on this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is here to show us that no subject is so stoic that we can’t get a few laughs along the way. We’re thrilled to welcome my long-time friend Michael Kerr to share how he injects humour into his speeches no matter how solemn the subject matter.

If you would ...

What exactly do soap operas and speaking have in common? Well, for starters, both are surrounded by drama in one way or another. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome my client, Robyn Hatcher, to share her knowledge and ideas on how you can improve your speaking game by applying the similarities between writing drama and speeches.

If you could use some great ideas to help you improve your speech w...

We want to believe that everyone needs our message and that it should be easy to get the word out and book lots of business. The cold, hard truth is that it takes time to build a successful speaking business, but we’re here to help make it easier and give you the strategies and tools that you need to get started or to improve on what you have already built. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re joined by our Wealthy Sp...

It's a proven fact that sharing your price when negotiating a speaking engagement with a client is one of the most stressful moments of the call. How can we get through that discomfort without diminishing our value? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're excited to welcome pricing expert Casey Brown to share her wisdom and teach us how to get the money that our expertise warrants.

If you would like to learn some outstand...

Welcome back for another quickie podcast. A shorter format to give you bite-sized pieces to think about. As we roll into 2025, I thought it was a good time to take a peek at the past year and look at how we did with the goals that we set at the beginning of 2024.

If you would like some great advice about goal setting for you and your business for the next year. You simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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Do you get laughs when you speak? Are you naturally funny? While humor comes easily for some, many of us struggle to be witty on stage. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome Andrew Tarvin to share some strategies on how you can inject some comic relief into your keynote.

If you would like some great ideas on how you can be funnier and keep your audience engaged, you simply can't afford to miss this ...

Many of us dream of becoming international speakers, but what happens when that dream becomes a reality? There are so many things to consider. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome my friend, a truly international speaker, Lesley Everett, to share her experiences and teach us a few lessons that we can use wherever our travels take us.

If you would like some great advice on what to do (and not to do) ...

You know how when you are gearing up to have a difficult conversation with someone, you feel a sense of dread? I think we’ve all been there before. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am excited to welcome my former client, Gene Hammett, to share some insight and ideas from his latest book on how to have tough conversations.

If you could use some great strategies to implement the next time you have to have a tough convers...

As a professional speaker, we couldn't be more thrilled than when our calendar is filled with fabulous gigs! But what happens when life gets in the way? How do we cope when we're faced with a significant crisis? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome back my client and friend, Gaby Natale, to share her very personal journey through a terrifying diagnosis and how she made it through the other side, healthy and happy...