Turn Your Entrepreneur Journey into Keynote Talk

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      In order to Turn Your Entrepreneur Journey into Keynote Talk and become a professional speaker, you don’t need a special formula, years of research, or an advanced degree.

      To be a professional speaker, you just need a compelling story. Entrepreneurs are uniquely equipped with captivating stories of their startup journey—which makes them the perfect fit for professional speakers.

      Turn Your Entrepreneur Journey into Keynote Talk

      In this course, learn how to take the story of your entrepreneurial endeavor and turn it into a keynote speech that will make an impact and an income.

      Jess Ekstrom—founder of Headbands of Hope and inspirational speaker—explains how to hone your message, structure your talk, and start selling your services as a professional speaker. She helps you uncover the unique aspects of your journey and position yourself so that your story can help and inspire others.

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      Jess Ekstrom is a dynamic and inspiring speaker who has captured the hearts and minds of audiences around the world with her powerful message of resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.

      As the founder of Headbands of Hope, a social enterprise that has donated over one million headbands to children battling cancer, Jess exemplifies the power of using business as a force for good. Her journey from a college student with a simple idea to a nationally recognized entrepreneur and keynote speaker is a testament to her belief that anyone can turn their passion into a movement that makes a difference.

      Through her keynote speeches, Jess shares her insights on turning adversity into opportunity, the importance of giving back, and how to cultivate a mindset of resilience and optimism in the face of challenges.

      Her engaging storytelling, combined with actionable takeaways, leaves audiences not only inspired but also equipped to make positive changes in their personal and professional lives. Whether she’s speaking to corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, or students, Jess’s message resonates with anyone looking to find purpose in their work and life.

      Course Modules

      Why entrepreneurs make great keynote speakers

      • The speaking game has changed
      • You get paid for the transformation, not the information
      • Who’s booking speakers?

      • What are consistent themes in your entrepreneur story?
      • Create your transformational one-liner
      • How does it relate to a bigger picture problem?
      • Learning break: One talk can last a lifetime

      Do this, not that!
      Mapping a keynote using the sandwich method
      Adding visuals to your talk

      • Positioning yourself as a speaker
      • How to get started with getting gigs
      • Your booked; now what?
      • Learning break: Embrace the failures as the process to get better

      Stand up, speak up

      Learning Points

      THE WORLD NEEDS MORE FEMALE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS.

      • Only 32% of professional public speakers are women, down from 33% in 2017 (*Bizzabo)
      • 76% of people said they are more likely to attend a conference that features a woman as a keynote speaker or panelist
      • Only 25% of all technology keynote or stand alone public speakers are women (*Ensono 2018)
      • 70% of women who have spoken on a panel report being the “lone woman” among participants
      • …and don’t even get us started on the discrepancy of PAID public speaking opportunities and speaking engagements.

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        Jess Ekstrom is a dynamic and inspiring speaker who has captured the hearts and minds of audiences around the world with her powerful message of resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership. As the founder of Headbands of Hope, a social enterprise that has donated over one million headbands to children battling cancer, Jess exemplifies the power […]

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