by Rene Godefroy | Jan 25, 2026 | Personal Branding
Let me guess. You are either a paid motivational speaker, or you are just starting your speaking journey. If you are just starting, welcome. You picked the right path. What you do matters more than you may realize. Every time you speak and impact one person, you...
by Rene Godefroy | Jan 15, 2026 | Career in Public Speaking
Take your time to study this the 5 second rule. We all need a framework like this to stand out in the already crowded speaking industry. Ask yourself, how can I adapt this to my message? What Is Mel Robbins’ 5 Second Rule? The five second rule Mel Robbins teaches is a...
by Rene Godefroy | Jan 9, 2026 | Income Strategies
You finally did it. You got your first speaking inquiry. Someone wants to book you. Then comes the question that makes your stomach drop. “What’s your fee?” You freeze. Your mind races. You don’t want to price yourself out. But you also...
by Rene Godefroy | Jan 5, 2026 | Getting Started
If you’re thinking about building a professional speaking career, you’ve probably had this thought cross your mind: “With AI creating content, deepfakes, and virtual everything… is there even a place for real speakers anymore?” I hear...
by Rene Godefroy | Jul 24, 2024 | Storytelling Techniques
Why You Don’t Need to Be “Ready” to Start Speaking Have you ever felt a deep urge to share your story but held back because you thought you weren’t ready? You’re not alone. Most aspiring speakers wait for the perfect moment – the...
