by Deborah Northcutt | Public Speaking, Speaking Skills
Visibility is one of the most misunderstood parts of a speaking business. Most speakers assume their challenge is consistency. They tell themselves they need to post more, show up more, and stay visible at all costs. As a result, visibility starts to feel like a...
by Deborah Northcutt | Mindset, Public Speaking
As the year comes to a close, many people feel pressure to move quickly into goal-setting mode. Plans, intentions, and expectations start stacking up fast. For speakers, this often shows up as New Year’s resolutions for speakers focused on booking more stages,...
by Deborah Northcutt | Public Speaking, Speaking Skills
Most speakers think burnout comes from speaking too much. It doesn’t. Burnout usually comes from managing everything around the speaking. The emails, follow-ups, scheduling, logistics, and endless mental juggling that happens behind the scenes. This is where backend...
by Deborah Northcutt | Mindset, Speaking Skills
If you’ve been speaking for a while and suddenly feel stuck, you’re not alone. Many seasoned speakers experience plateaus moments where momentum slows, opportunities feel harder to secure, and confidence quietly takes a hit. Here’s the truth most people miss:Speaker...
by Deborah Northcutt | Branding, Mindset, Speaking Skills
For many speakers, the real challenge isn’t getting booked — it’s staying booked. If you’ve ever wondered why some speakers stay consistently in demand while others fade into the background, the answer may surprise you. It’s not your marketing.It’s not how often you...
by Deborah Northcutt | Mindset, Speaking Skills
Too many speakers are great on stage but drowning behind the scenes. If you’re still struggling to turn your speaking talent into paid gigs, this post breaks down what’s keeping so many speakers stuck .The flight confirmations, the planner emails, the follow-up that...
by Deborah Northcutt | Branding, Speaking Skills
If you’ve ever felt like your speaking business is running you instead of the other way around, you’re not alone. Behind every poised speaker on stage is someone behind the scenes juggling travel details, contracts, follow-ups, and a dozen “don’t forget” notes. Here’s...
by Deborah Northcutt | Branding, Mindset, Speaking Skills
If you’re a speaker who’s tired of delivering amazing talks and walking away with nothing but a thank-you card and “great exposure,” this is for you. I’ve worked behind the scenes with speakers long enough to notice a pattern: it’s not usually talent that holds them...
by Deborah Northcutt | Speaking Skills
Every paid speaking opportunity has hidden potential if you know how to tap into it. Too many speakers see a gig as a one-time win: you show up, deliver, take your applause, and move on to chasing the next booking. But the truth is, your best future stages are often...
by Deborah Northcutt | Speaking Skills
You’ve poured your heart into crafting the perfect email pitch. You hit “send,” take a deep breath… and then nothing. No reply. No “let’s talk.” Just silence. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. According to a recent industry survey, 83% of speakers say their biggest...
