Start your speaking career

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3 Days

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Cohort-based Course

Jumpstart your speaking career by learning from one of the most acclaimed keynote speakers in the business world!

Course overview

Start your speaking career

There's no better way to impact lives than through an effective speech. Public speaking can also be a very rewarding and profitable career.


Your instructor Mark Schaefer has been a professional speaker for nearly 20 years. He has captivated audiences on some of the biggest stages in the world, including SXSW, The American Bar Association, and Social Media Marketing World.


Learn how to create your first speech, deliver a speech with impact, and jumpstart your own professional speaking career. Learn:


How to create a speech

Visual design

Stage presence techniques

Contract basics

Career momentum


... and much more. Each student will receive a recording of these classes for future reference on their speaking career journey.

Who is this course for

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Anyone who dreams of starting a professional seeking career.

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Business leaders who want to build confidence as a presenter.

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Leaders who need to present ideas and pitches.

What you’ll get out of this course

Create your first speech!

You'll learn how to turn your best ideas into an effective keynote presentation!

Be memorable

Learn how to create a presentation that inspires, informs, and entertains.

Learn stage presence

Mark Schaefer provides his insights into how to hold an audience's attention and use your stage presence to tell your story.

Speech preparation

How do you work with an event or conference to prepare for your speech? WHat do you need in a contract?

Begin a speaking career

What are the three steps to kick-starting your own speaking career? When do you start negotiating for money and grow your revenue?

What people are saying

        "Signing up for this class was the best decision ever."
Maria Corina Marrero 

Maria Corina Marrero 

Creative agency owner
        Mark beautifully dissects the ins and outs of preparing and delivering a speech. His experience, insights, and energy truly make this a must-attend class.
Zack Seipert

Zack Seipert

Marketing Specialist
        This course is packed with value. Mark's insider tips changed my approach to speaking in a powerful way!
Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez

Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez

Founder, Beyond Engagement
        "This is literally the best course I have ever taken."
Anna Bravington

Anna Bravington

Business founder
        One of my personal goals is to share my ideas with a broader audience. I didn't know how to get started and now I feel like I have a good roadmap.
Mandy Edwards

Mandy Edwards

CEO MEMarketing
        I always had a lot of anxiety giving presentations. I am approaching this role with a lot more confidence after Mark's class.
Henry Ortega

Henry Ortega

Electrical Engineering Manager
        I've never given a speech before, but Mark's advice was so empowering that it now feels like something I could actually work towards and achieve. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some experience, I highly recommend this class.
Joanne Taylor

Joanne Taylor

Ajatar Editing
        I personally loved his tips on how to increase anticipation and keep the audience’s attention…the information in this class is PURE GOLD.
Aaron Hassen

Aaron Hassen

CMO AH Marketing

Meet your instructor

Mark Schaefer

Mark Schaefer

Consultant, author, keynote speaker

Mark Schaefer has been a professional keynote speaker for 20 years. His speeches have inspired audiences in 40 countries. He has been a regular speaker at SXSW, Social Media Marketing World, The American Bar Association, and corporate events including Dell, Pfizer, Microsoft, and the U.S. Naval Academy. Mark is a faculty member of Rutgers University and is the bestselling author of 10 books including "KNOWN," "Marketing Rebellion," and "Belonging to the Brand."

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Start your speaking career

Cohort 3

$249 USD

Dates

Jan 30—Feb 1, 2024

Payment Deadline

Jan 29, 2024

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Course syllabus

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First Module

Class one is a two-hour interactive module describing the basics of creating your first speech. This includes developing a relevant idea that connects to an audience, establishing ideas that are "evergreen," integrating storytelling techniques, and visual design.

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Second Module

The second two-hour session provides insider techniques on rehearsal, stage presence, research, preparation, contract basics, and ideas to jumpstart a speaking career.

Course schedule

Five hours of class time over two days
  • October 24 and 26, 2024

    12:00 p.m. to 2:30 Eastern time

    This class spans 2.5 hours on Tuesday, October 24 and 2.5 hours on Thursday, October 26. Each class will be two hours of interactive presentations via Zoom followed by a half hour of open Q&A. There is no pre-work and one hour of optional homework associated with this class.

Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

Frequently Asked Questions

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Join an upcoming cohort

Start your speaking career

Cohort 3

$249 USD

Dates

Jan 30—Feb 1, 2024

Payment Deadline

Jan 29, 2024

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