In this video I talk about securing the gig first and the power it leads to your growth and visibility.

• Book the gig first and prepare next. Generate the deadline and this way you have the goal with the finish line. When you get a speaking opportunity it does not happen that fast as the gig that you booked will usually take place two to six months in the future (giving you plenty of time to rehearse).
• Preparation is not about being 100% prepared. Having to be 100% prepared can lead to procrastination and this delay is a detriment of the movement for things happening for you. Just get it done.
• YES Energy. Say YES and commit and then go figure it out. It moves things in your favor and aligns things for you. Once you make the decision, you will commit and do the action.

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Watch this video as I list the biggest myths about speaking.

Let me know which one of these myths resonates with you the most?

• You can't make money speaking for free.
  • Not true as that's the primary way I use to build my business.
• People care about the content the most.
  • Speakers resonate and connect with the audience. It's not just about the content, it's also about the vulnerability, connecting to the humanness and more.
• Be 100% prepared before getting the gig.
  • You don't have to have your entire talk spelled out. Get the gig, then get prepared.
• You have to be an extrovert.
  • I'm more of an introvert and I was able to become a stellar speaker. It's okay to be you. You can practice elevating your energy.
• It's so hard to get a gig.
  • There are tons of people looking for speakers. If you declare that you are a speaker and open yourself up to it, the opportunities will come. Start with a few of them and more will come your way.

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Learn about all the different types of speaking that exists offline and online.

Find out why the offline strategies produce faster results than the online ones.

What strategies you are currently implementing for your business?

When I started to speak in front of audiences it led to many opportunities for my business.

- A leadership position in networking group
- Higher paying clients
- Invited to speak at conferences
- A podium at Harvard Business School

If I had not said yes to speaking none of this would have ever happened.

In this episode I share the many benefits of speaking in front of an audience.

Author of Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World, Melissa Agnes is a leading authority on crisis preparedness, reputation management, and brand protection. Agnes is a coveted speaker, commentator, and advisor to some of today's leading organizations faced with the greatest risks.

As a strategic advisor and keynote speaker, Melissa Agnes has worked with NATO, Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, financial firms, technology companies, healthcare organizations, cities and municipalities, law enforcement agencies, global non-profits, and many others, helping them understand risk and build invincible brands that can withstand even the most devastating of events. In 2015, she gave a TEDx talk in Los Angeles where she discussed the secret to successful crisis management in the 21st century.

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If you want a thought provoking, inspiring conversation to keep you in motion, definitely listen in as Melissa Agnes evolves not only the definition of “crisis ready” but also of Brave! She has found her calling and has leaped into with both feet. It’s not always easy, or without fear, yet her approach is worth trying on for yourself.

Don’t miss her openness, her deliberateness and profound share on this episode of The Brave Entrepreneur.