Firm offers… love ‘em or hate ‘em? The crucial step to booking a speaker

Firm offers… love ‘em or hate ‘em? The crucial step to booking a speaker

The world of speaking and inviting speakers to your event can be fascinating, but complex. For those who rarely enter this world, it’s an even bigger question mark to the nuances of the process. Learn why completing a binding firm offer/invitation form is very important in gauging your level of commitment to a speaker for your next event.

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Boosting growth & sales: How on-camera training can level-up your business

Boosting growth & sales: How on-camera training can level-up your business

You might be asking yourself why this matters for you, whether or not you're in a position of power or a public-facing job, but the truth is your work does not always speak for itself. Not only your experience but also your age can affect your comfort level when the opportunity presents itself to put yourself on the screen and communicate important information.

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Live event cancellation? Don't panic—we can help you pivot.

Live event cancellation? Don't panic—we can help you pivot.

Almost two years later, none of us wanted to still have to worry about last-minute cancellations or changes to live events. The bad news? We still must expect the unexpected. The GREAT news? Outspoken can help. Need an exciting emcee? Looking for a host experienced in the online events space? We'll connect you with Wendee Lee Curtis! Or maybe you’re looking for someone to moderate a panel? Or need a great leader to help your online meeting run smoothly? Let us connect you with Mary Abbajay. Read more below about two of our Outspoken speakers who can help you create the same excitement and maintain the same momentum virtually if you must move your event online.

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In Conversation with seasoned event host & emcee, Wendee Lee Curtis (Part II)

In Conversation with seasoned event host & emcee, Wendee Lee Curtis (Part II)

Outspoken speaker, Wendee Lee Curtis has over a decade of experience hosting live events on camera and on stage for Radio City Music Hall, Pepsi, AstraZeneca, and more. Organizers praise her for her “amazing energy, poise, humor, class, and effectiveness” and her “flexibility and responsiveness.” Not only does she bring Broadway training and broadcasting experience to the craft of facilitator, but she also brings a commitment to diversify representation within event programming. Wendee Lee understands representation and inclusion on-set and on-screen matters not only to our culture, but to our economy. We recently spoke with Wendee to learn more about her extensive expertise as a host, emcee, and moderator.

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