Episode 23

Li Hayes | Inside secrets from a manager for professional speakers

Do you speak professionally? Have you ever thought about getting paid to speak? Would you like some industry insights from a speaker agent who specialises in coaching emerging speakers? I thought so. Well, you're in the right place.

In this episode, I chat with an expert in speaker management who now specialises in coaching emerging speakers into the industry, Li Hayes from Go Leeward speaker management.

Her company Go Leeward connects dynamic, world-class business and motivational speakers with business event planners, marketing leaders, and executive business leaders to make your event exceed expectations and truly ‘WOW’ your audience.

As the Founder and Speaker Manager, Ishe directs an efficient and seamless process — providing a hassle-free, cost-effective experience by eliminating agencies and connecting you directly to powerful speakers. With Go Leeward, you receive personal, professional service backed by deep expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and talent management.

Li shares insights about the speaker industry in this time of Covid19 and some powerful guidance for new and emerging speakers who want to stand out and not just blend into the background with thousands of others.

Towards the end of the podcast, Li recommends the book 'Profit First' by Mike Michalowicz. It's a great book which I have read many times over and received a lot of benefit from. I regularly recommend this book to my business-owning coaching clients.

Mike Michalowicz is going to be my next guest on the show, so be ready for that!

If you want to connect with Li, you can find her on Linked In and you can visit her Go Leeward website.

The episode is also available on Present Influence YouTube channel https://youtu.be/kmzLED3gX5I

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John Ball

John Ball is a keynote coach and professional speaker on a mission to help upcoming leaders master their communication, create impact and stand out as experts in their field.
John left the high life of his flying career to do something more meaningful to him and has since worked with several leading personal and professional development organisations as a lead coach and trainer.
The heart of everything John does involves helping people shift to personal responsibility and conscious awareness of how they show up and perform in every situation, whilst equipping them with the tools to be exceptional.
John also co-hosts The Coaching Clinic Podcast with his great friend and colleague Angie Besignano.
He lives in the beautiful city of Valencia, Spain with his husband and often visits the UK and US for speaking and training engagements. When he's not speaking or podcasting, he's likely to be out swimming, kayaking or enjoying time with friends.

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