by Rene Godefroy | May 18, 2026 | Career in Public Speaking
Will AI replace keynote speakers? You have seen the headlines. You have heard the conversations at speaker events. You have probably had the thought yourself, late at night when nobody is watching. Will AI take my place? If that question has been sitting in the back...
by Rene Godefroy | Mar 24, 2026 | Career in Public Speaking, Income Strategies
Most advice on how to get paid speaking gigs is useless. “Join a speakers bureau.” “Post on social media.” “Build your personal brand.” You’ve heard it all before. And if that advice worked, you’d already be booked...
by Rene Godefroy | Feb 28, 2026 | Getting Started
Let me bring something to your awareness that took me years to understand. The speaking business is weird. When you are just starting out, becoming a paid motivational speaker feels almost impossible. You work hard. You practice. You believe in your message. And yet,...
by Rene Godefroy | Feb 25, 2026 | Career in Public Speaking
Table of Contents Why Most Speakers Lose the Audience Before They Even Say Hello Audience Engagement Tip #1: Talk to the People Before You Talk to the Room Audience Engagement Tip #2: Scout the Airport Audience Engagement Tip #3: Show Up to the Reception Audience...
by Rene Godefroy | Feb 25, 2026 | Marketing & Promotion
Learning how to create a speaker reel was one of the most important things I ever did for my speaking career, and I had to figure it out with no money, no professional camera, and no connections in the industry. I was still working as a doorman at the Renaissance...
