Episode 50

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20th Nov 2024

Authenticity Over Perfection: How to Stand Out & Speak Authentically in a Changing Industry with Sean Lawton

What does it take to stand out in the ever-evolving speaking industry while staying true to your authentic voice? How can you transform challenging conversations into narratives that inspire and resonate? And why is diversity, equity, and inclusion more important than ever on the stage?

Immerse yourself in the transformative world of marginalized speakers and the ever-evolving speaking industry, where diversity, equity, and inclusion take center stage. Discover the profound importance of embracing authentic voices and uncover practical steps to refine your unique perspective. Gain actionable insights tailored for emerging speakers like you to navigate the challenges of breaking into this dynamic industry.

Learn how to transform difficult, thought-provoking conversations into compelling narratives that deeply resonate, and discover how to harness audience feedback to elevate your speaking engagements. Packed with powerful strategies and invaluable wisdom, this journey equips you to leave a meaningful, lasting impression on your audience with your authentic voice.

Your SPEAKPact host, Antoniette Roze, dives deep with speaker agent Sean Lawton, founder of Collective Speakers, to explore the importance and challenges of representing marginalized voices in the speaking industry. With over 20 years of experience, Sean shares his journey from starting at Kepler Speakers to founding Collective Speakers, highlighting the critical need for diversity, equity, inclusion, and authentic storytelling. He provides actionable insights for emerging speakers on creating meaningful impact, crafting compelling stories, and successfully navigating their way into the speaking business.

Ready to make your voice heard in the ever-evolving speaking industry? Tune in now and start your journey towards becoming a standout, authentic speaker!

LEARN MORE at https://taplink.cc/1antoniette

Connect with our guest, Sean Lawton at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanlawton/

https://collectivespeakers.com/

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About the Podcast

SPEAKPact
Speakers, Authors, & Experts leverage SPEAKPACT to bridge the gap between their expertise and the hosts who book them. It is a stage where experts are empowered, connections are formed, and speaking careers are launched to the next level. Celebrated Speaker Agent and large-scale event producer, Antoniette Roze, brilliantly merges thought leaders in wellbeing and optimum performance with the producers who look for them. Cultivate rapport with producers and veteran speakers who share their insider secrets, insights, and strategies to catapult your voice, brand, impact, and income to the next level.
Antoniette understands the struggle of getting seen and heard in today's noisy world and how to set you above the crowd. Seize this unique opportunity to unlock your potential, share your voice, and create your legacy by taking the guesswork and “circling the mountain” out of the equation and elevating you on the direct path to your ultimate targets. Join us as we merge thought leaders in the optimum performance space with the producers who book them and the strategies that make them household names!