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Public speaking:
Are you looking for someone to speak to your group about the things that really matter to you? If you are in charge of putting together speakers for an event, where do you go to find someone who can bring the event to a rousing close and make you a hero? You can hire Coach Charles Powell, Business Coach for your event.
Here are some guidelines on whether Coach Charles would be a match.
1. If you know what you want, maybe we can help fill your need.
Coach Charles has been speaking to medium to small groups for over forty years. He is a former member of the International Platform Association, a certified teacher, a college lecturer and has been a pastor, group leader and discussion leader. Presently, he speaks occasionally to small groups on various topics. His coaching is in the area of small business and self-employed professionals. The size of these groups ranges from 10 or so to about a hundred individuals. He is available to speak to your group. What he can bring to you will be exciting, educational and motivational. He does have a set of prepared presentations, but if you want something in particular, it is possible to arrange other topics. His focus is on evoking excellence in the business world and helping people find their way in their lives and businesses. He also has contact with other experts who would be willing to speak on areas of real estate, finances and law. He can do keynote sessions and master of ceremony functions.
2. Do-it-yourself searches for speakers
The place you go to find such people is a speaker bureau (that's the easy way). You call them up and tell them what kind of speaker you are looking for and they match someone up for the price you are willing to pay. Bureaus are like agents --- promoting their people ahead of others --- so choices might be slim. But they at least know their clients and will likely get you a good match.
However, with the advent of the Internet, speakers promote themselves online, and even include pictures, video clips, and reviews of their speaking. A search engine will turn up lots of public speakers on virtually any topic. Remember, all of these people are out trying to promote themselves to people like you.
Stay with speakers who have good references, lots of clients you've heard of, and are willing to sign a contract with you for speaking.
3. Who to stay away from
Avoid trying to book a speaker just because he or she is in the news (because they won the lottery, they were stuck on a mountain top for a week, etc.) These people rarely have what it takes to keep audiences awake. Also avoid people who openly conflict with your audience's beliefs, majority interests, or style. And don't book a Vegas comic when what you need is a humorous speaker --- there is a big difference.
4. What public speakers cost
If you try to book an ex-president or sports star, you are looking at a $50,000 price tag for a 20-minute speech. Most keynote speakers who are somewhat well-known or are authorities on current topics can request $10,000, although many are in the under $5,000 range. Even if you can only afford $1,000 for a speaker, you can still get a good one on the locally. Remember, too, that you always pay travel and hotel, and usually they will also want to sell their books at a table in the hallway during your meetings. Contact me for a better deal.
5. Possible topics of interest to you
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Attraction as a better way to attract business
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How to have a perfect life
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Evoking excellence
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Finding your way in your life and your work
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Growing from good to great
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Transformational Learning in Business
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Motivation by pulling rather than pushing.
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Build the team you want
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And so forth…….
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