“All the world’s a stage” said Shakespeare centuries ago. But what does it take to win invitations to address those you’d like to influence around the world and become a fully fledged international speaker?

While thanks to the Internet, email, social media, and other technologies, it has never been easier for anyone to connect with who ever you please, where ever they are, around the globe…

…The ability to share your messages directly with others as a speaker offers the opportunity for deeper, more meaningful, and trusted communication that can really sway hearts and minds – turbocharging interest in you, your ideas, and your business into the bargain.

Doesn’t that sound good?

Sure. But, in practice, spreading your wings beyond local audiences can seem easier said than done. As, truth be told, it can take a deal of time and effort to secure international appearances at the podium.

So, with that in mind, wouldn’t it be helpful to learn from others who have gone before you and are in-demand speakers around the globe?

After all, if you have ambitions to speak around the world, it would useful to know:

• How to approach getting a first speaking engagement?
• How international event organisers really choose speakers?
• Common pitfalls and faux pas you need to avoid?
• And more

As mentioned in previous posts, the rules of engagement can differ quite markedly when you tread stages in foreign climates. And these difference go beyond mere language and cultural differences you need to heed.

And to help you to think about the practicalities and business realities of speaking abroad with any frequency, I’m delighted to welcome Professional Conference Speaker, President of the PSA UKI, and an interesting accountant, Mike Ogilvie (aka The Profit Man) as today’s expert to share some home truths about securing international speaking opportunities.

9 Secrets to Help You to Become an In-Demand International Speaker

Listen in as we discuss:

• Putting yourself into the frame to get a first international speaking engagement
• The importance of being selective and seeking referrals
• What event organisers like and why those who strut will lose out
• How applying speed limits can boost the impact of your talks
• Simple tips to ensure your ideas don’t get lost in translation
• How greater visual appeal can transcend cultural differences
• Why choosing not to follow the crowd can up the value placed in you
• The virtues of going local and how a little recognition can go a long way
• How offering choices can trump pressures on you to reduce your fees
• And more

Your Turn

If you’ve had opportunities to speak at international events, what did you learn from your experiences and what might you do differently to win further international speaking opportunities?

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