Like teachers, the reward for speakers is their audiences (students) internalizing what you say and implementing this to improve their personal and professional lives. You can ensure this happens by becoming a speaker coach to your audience members.

Speaker coaches work with small groups or one-on-one to provide more in-depth knowledge and how to implement better speaking.

Below are three reasons you are already qualified to be a speaking coach:

Expertise and Experience

Many speakers gained experience in a different area of expertise years before becoming speakers. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience in their field.

Speakers blend this experience with their public speaking ability to deliver relevant advice to their audiences who have not traveled on the speaker’s journey.

As speaker coaches, they can use their expertise to guide others, offering valuable insights and strategies to help individuals improve their skills or overcome challenges.

According to Stephen Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, a basic human need is to leave a legacy.

So, speakers who are also coaches leave a legacy every time they speak and coach.

Another reason you are already qualified to be a speaker coach is you know that personal development is the only way you and your audience will improve.

Personal Development

Speakers who become coaches often have a passion for personal development and helping others reach their full potential.

Becoming a speaker coach often stems from a desire to empower others to unlock their full potential.

Many speakers transition into coaching because they find fulfillment in guiding individuals through transformative journeys, whether in their professional or personal lives.

These individuals typically possess strong communication skills, empathy, and a genuine desire to positively impact others.

Speaker coaching allows them to:

• Work closely with clients, offering support, guidance, and accountability as they navigate challenges, set goals, and strive for growth and fulfillment.

• Work closely with clients, providing support, encouragement, and accountability as they strive to achieve their goals.

• Provide a platform for speakers to work intimately with their clients, offering a blend of support, encouragement, and accountability throughout their journey towards achieving their goals.

This personalized approach enables speaker coaches to tailor their guidance to each individual’s unique needs and aspirations, fostering a deep sense of trust and collaboration.

Speaker coaches empower their clients to overcome obstacles, stay focused on their objectives, and ultimately realize their full potential by serving as a sounding board, motivator, and mentor.

Speaker coaches leave a legacy every time they speak and coach.

They also know that personal development is the only way you and your audience will improve.

Another reason you may want to become a speaker coach is your desire to have more impact and influence with your audiences.

Impact and Influence

By serving as coaches, speakers can have a more direct and meaningful impact on people’s lives.

While speaking can inspire and motivate audiences on a large scale, speaker coaching offers a deeper level of engagement and personal connection.

Through one-on-one interactions and small group sessions, speaker coaches can address specific challenges, provide personalized guidance, and offer ongoing support tailored to each individual’s needs.

This direct and intimate approach enables speaker coaches to foster meaningful relationships with their clients, empowering them to make tangible progress toward their goals and experience transformative growth.

Coaching allows speakers to make a more nuanced difference with a more significant impact on the lives of those they work with.

Through one-on-one interactions and tailored guidance, they can address specific needs and obstacles, empowering individuals to grow and succeed in their personal and professional endeavors.

One-on-one interactions and personalized guidance are critical components of coaching that enable coaches to address specific needs and obstacles individuals face.

By taking the time to understand each client’s unique circumstances, goals, and challenges, coaches can tailor their approach to provide targeted support and strategies for growth.

Whether developing leadership skills, overcoming limiting beliefs, or navigating career transitions, coaches empower individuals to unlock their potential and succeed in their personal and professional endeavors.

This personalized approach fosters a sense of trust, accountability, and partnership between the coach and the client, leading to meaningful and sustainable progress over time.

So, speaker coaches use their expertise and experience to leave a legacy for those who come after them.

Speaker coaches also know that personal development is the only way you and your audience will improve.

Finally, you may want to become a speaker coach to have more impact and influence with your audiences.

Being a speaker coach expands your influence on your clients to solve their challenges quicker and with more in-depth meaning.

Call to Action

• Use your expertise and experience with group and one-on-one speaker coaching

• Aid people’s self-development through your speaker coaching

• Use your speaker coaching to exert more influence and impact on the people you coach

Frank DiBartolomeo is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and award-winning speaker, presentation and interview skills coach, and Professional Member of the National Speakers Association. He was awarded Toastmasters International’s highest individual award, Distinguished Toastmaster because of his outstanding work in public speaking and leadership.

Frank formed DiBartolomeo Consulting International (DCI), LLC (www.speakleadandsucceed.com) in 2007. The mission of DCI is to help technical professionals to inspire, motivate, and influence their colleagues and other technical professionals by improving their presentation skills, communication, and personal presence. Reach Frank at frank@speakleadandsucceed.com and (703) 509-4424.

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