Speaker Collaboration Opportunities

I MISSED THE OPPORTUNITIES! There was a time when I would speak at events and not fully seize the opportunities before me. Too focused on the performance of my talk, I overlooked the chance to build my network and meet potential collaborators. I realised I needed to make the most of each speaking opportunity. So I put together a strategy to connect more effectively with my audience, ensuring every interaction could lead to deeper relationships and future collaborations. Here’s how I changed my approach to audience engagement: ONE ↳ Meet and greet networking - I started actively networking with my audience, treating it like a meet and greet. This face-to-face interaction made my presence more memorable and personal. TWO ↳ Resource kit via QR Code - I created a QR code for attendees to scan, giving them access to a resource kit related to my talk, like a parting gift that keeps giving. This could be my slides or additional content to help them take further action. THREE ↳ Business literature - I ensured that everyone could leave with my contact information through well-crafted business literature, making it easy for them to reach out later. FOUR ↳ Collaboration with organisers - I worked with event organisers to feature in their follow-up emails. This not only reinforced my message but also kept my name in circulation among the attendees. FIVE ↳ Post-talk conversations - Staying behind to answer questions or have further discussions showed my commitment to the audience beyond just delivering a talk. And guess what? It worked. These steps didn’t just enrich my speaking engagements; they turned each appearance into a networking opportunity. I started building a strong network, discovering great opportunities, and developing long-term relationships. Now, every time I step off the stage, the conversation isn’t over; it’s just beginning. Engaging with the audience post-talk has taught me that the true value of speaking engagements often comes after the applause stops. It’s all about the follow-up. To anyone looking to make the most out of their speaking opportunities: Don’t just share your knowledge, be ready to build lasting connections. It’s these relationships that will carry your message further and open new doors. To your successes, Zoe

It started with a question—𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚏 𝚠𝚎 𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚒𝚎𝚍 𝚟𝚘𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚕𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚢 𝚍𝚘𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚌𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚜? I’ve been building “Voices” brand—not for vanity metrics, but to create a platform to build REAL visibility, credibility, and opportunity for those of us who lead from different corners of our industries. It began with a mission: To support founders & thought leaders who were quietly creating impact but not always showing up where the market could see them. And now? It’s becoming a movement—a growing community of experts, strategists, mentors, educators, and encouragers. 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨. Here’s what I’ve been working on: 1️⃣ Education & Execution: Create and share strategies, resources, and frameworks that actually help founders and leaders scale. From building a personal brand to launching newsletters, podcasts, & visibility campaigns—this isn’t just theory. It’s execution. 2️⃣ Community of Voices: Grow a network of thought leaders across industries—people who can offer real insight, leadership guidance, and encouragement from the various positions we play in life. Whether you’re a CEO, an advisor, a teacher, a parent, or a public speaker—your voice matters. What’s next? This is where it gets exciting. My intention is to help you and our colleagues to ⭐️ Earn speaking engagements ⭐️ Land sponsored content opportunities ⭐️ Increase your deal flow and visibility in key sectors Because here’s the truth: 𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 isn’t just about sharing what you know—it’s about building trust, creating alignment, and showing up strategically 𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮. I believe every voice in our community has something valuable to offer. And when we link arms support one another, and 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆—we scale not just our businesses, but our collective impact. 𝐒𝐨… 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭? We’ve been quietly building the infrastructure for this vision— ✔ Monthly visibility themes ✔ Collaboration opportunities with Top Voices ✔ Done-for-you newsletter and speaking strategy support ✔ Group sessions to cross-promote your content and message ✔ A growing media kit that makes it easier for others to find you This isn’t just for LinkedIn. This is about using your voice as a lever for influence, credibility, and impact—both online and off. If you’re a founder, expert, or leader who’s ready to get more visible (without trying to do it all alone), let’s connect. Drop a comment or DM me. I’d love to show you what’s in the works—and how you can be part of it. Let’s amplify your voice. Because the world is listening— 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙪𝙥 where they can hear you.

Part 2: 🤝 Strengthening Partnerships Between Keynote Speakers and Meeting Professionals for Exceptional Events 🎤✨ Collaboration between keynote speakers and meeting planners is essential for creating engaging and memorable experiences for attendees. Looking for an innovative strategy? Leverage your keynote speaker/s to drive early bird registrations. In our post-2020 world, we’ve seen a consistent trend of later registrations compared to the early registration patterns of 2018 and 2019. To counteract this, consider working with your keynote speaker/s to offer BONUS time or content as an exclusive incentive for early registrants. Here are three successful examples I’ve used when partnering with client organizations: 1️⃣ Exclusive Webinar: The keynote speaker hosts a live (not recorded) program the day after the early bird deadline. This unique content is offered only to those already registered for the event—creating urgency to sign up early to benefit from this additional offering. 2️⃣ VIP Meet & Greet: At the conference, arrange a session with the keynote speaker/s alongside key leaders (Board of Directors for associations or leadership teams for corporate clients). Access is limited to early bird registrants only. 3️⃣ Pre-Conference Program: Offer a two-hour, in-person workshop or session the day before the primary event begins. This session features unique content not repeated at the conference, available exclusively as an add-on for early bird registrants. 🎯 Why it works: * Adds tangible value for early registrants. * Creates excitement and builds energy around the event. * Helps reduce last-minute planning stress for attendees and organizers. 🤝 Shared goals: A sold-out conference with lower stress and higher engagement. Collaborating with your keynote speaker to offer these incentives is a win-win! Have you used similar strategies to boost early registration? Share your successes or creative ideas in the comments! 💬👇 #EventPlanning #MeetingProfs #KeynoteSpeaker #SpeakerLife