Speakers, coaches and authors like other businesses, were hit hard during the pandemic, bt there is some good news! The event industry is about a 1++ trillion dollar industry and it is rebounding after covid. Industry sector trends reports tell us a few exciting things:

• In person events are making a comeback, and hybrid events continue to grow.
• Corporate events are becoming a PR tool for the companies that host them an in this vein, many are planning multiple events throughout the year instead of only their once a year conference.
• Event planners are looing for greater experiences and more added value (e.g. a book signing where a speaker is presenting at event
• Increased focus on diversity and inclusion and diversity of speakers
• Shorter lead times (short notice bookings will continue into 2024)
• Engagement, innovation, networking and participatory learning continue to be important going forward.

There are many other trends but this gives you a starting point to being thinking about what 2024 could look like for your speaking and book business.

In this Speaker Success Training we will dive into learning how these trends can help you create a busy and profitable 2024 starting now. Learn proven tips on:

• 3 ways to find speaking engagements that you may not have thought of yet
• 3 ways to use images (that you can create on Canva free) that promote your speaking, help get you booked and get you in front of event and meeting planners
• How to use LinkedIn effectively and in a non spammy way to generate meaningful connections with company owners, associations, event planners and conference organizers
• Steps to take to get booked for International Women’s Day March 2024