Episode 81

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2nd Jul 2025

What’s the #1 thing that sets sought-after speakers apart from the rest—and are you doing it? with Daniel Burrus

In this insightful SPEAKPact episode, learn why original content sets you apart and is essential for successful speaking engagements.  Understanding your audience’s needs and customizing your presentations accordingly leads to deeper engagement.  Gaining confidence in your speaking fees isn’t just about pricing—it reflects the value you bring to the stage.  Discover how building trust with clients lays the foundation for long-term, meaningful relationships.

Explore why integrating technology with genuine human connection is the future of impactful speaking.  Master the art of using your unique voice and personal gifts—they are your most powerful assets.  In a fast-changing world, continuous learning, adaptation, and asking, “What would an extraordinary person do?” can keep you grounded and growing.

Discover why:


Original content sets you apart – Don’t recycle.  Crafting your own material builds credibility and demand.

Understand and tailor to your audience – Relevance increases engagement.  Customize your message to resonate.

Confidence in your speaking fees reflects your value – Your pricing should align with the transformation you offer.

Trust is the foundation of long-term success – Building strong client relationships leads to repeat bookings and referrals.

Integrate tech with authenticity – The future of speaking is a blend of innovation and genuine connection.

Your unique voice is your superpower – Stop copying others.  Lean fully into what only you can bring to the stage.

Stay in growth mode – Keep asking, “What would an extraordinary person do?” and let that guide your evolution as a speaker.


Celebrated Speaker, Agent Antoniette Roze, and Technology Futurist Keynote Speaker, Daniel Burrus, shares his journey as a speaker, emphasizing the importance of original content, audience engagement, and the role of technology in speaking.  He discusses strategies for customizing presentations, building trust with audiences, and the future of speaking in a technology-driven world.  Burrus encourages speakers to focus on their unique voice and to ask themselves what extraordinary individuals would do in their place, fostering a mindset of continuous improvement and innovation.


If you’ve ever wondered what truly sets sought-after speakers apart—this is your answer.  It’s not just about content; it’s about original thought, real connection, and bold confidence in your voice and value.

Ready to rise above the noise and become the speaker clients can’t ignore?  Tune in now to discover how to stop echoing others and start standing out—for good!


LEARN MORE at www.speakpact.com, https://taplink.cc/1antoniette


Connect with our guest, Daniel Burrus


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

https://www.burrus.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!