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Most aspiring speakers think success comes from inspiring stories or natural charisma. After earning $1.5M+ from speaking and my CSP designation, I've learned the truth: professional speaking isn't about motivation - it's about systematically solving problems organizations pay to solve. This guide covers the real fundamentals: clarifying your market, testing demand, investing in coaching, and building relationships that open doors you can't force.

You hired them because they were the best. Six months later, they're gone. Sound familiar? The uncomfortable truth: we've become experts at pointing out what's wrong, but terrible at praising what's right. Learn the Seesaw Method - a simple feedback framework that keeps your top performers engaged and stops the revolving door of talent walking out.

Want to make your competitive mindset a career advantage?  Then stop doing what everyone else does. Former UNC coach Roy Williams once...

Anyone can work hard when they feel good, but will you be a leader who gives their best effort even when you feel less than your best?

I'll never forget that practice. The anger and embarrassment welling up as tears I fought to keep inside. Driving home that day, I was...