Master the Art of Public Speaking
Speaking Agencies
A course by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova , Public Speaking Coach
Joined June 2021
Joined June 2021
About the video: Speaking Agencies
Overview
“I delve into how speaking agencies function as intermediaries connecting event organizers with speakers. You will learn about the benefits and drawbacks of being represented by an agency, including increased exposure and reduced sales pressure, but also facing higher competition and sharing a percentage of fees. I cover qualities agencies look for in speakers, application requirements like a great speech and testimonials, and tips on selecting and approaching agencies that align with your speaking goals. You will also explore factors influencing the negotiation of fees, such as experience, education level, reputation, and exposure level.”
In this video lesson Dasha Dollar-Smirnova addresses the topic: Speaking Agencies, which is part of the Domestika online course: Master the Art of Public Speaking. Learn to overcome fear, find your voice, and communicate effectively in any professional or personal setting.
Partial transcription of the video
“As you get more and more experience as a speaker, and build up your showreel, you could consider joining a speaking bureau. or a speaking agency. Speaking agencies represents speakers across all sorts of different industries. and they will act as a go-between. Between conference organisers and speakers. There are pros and cons of joining speaker agencies. The pros? Obviously you have somebody going out there and marketing you and finding speaking opportunities for you. you'll get greater exposure because you'll be featured on their website. It can reduce pressure on you to deal with sales o...”
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Course summary for: Master the Art of Public Speaking
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Dasha Dollar-Smirnova
A course by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova
Dasha Dollar-Smirnova is a public speaking coach, and founder of Frog Talk, a company that provides public speaking training workshops. Dasha originally trained and worked in the field of drama and theatre which is where she built her confidence and found her voice.
Her first job was working for advertising agency Hogarth Worldwide, where she applied her acting background to the pitching team and helped the company become one of the UK’s fastest growing advertising agencies. Since then, she has obtained a master’s in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health and devoted herself, and Frog Talk, to helping individuals and companies master public speaking and become better communicators.
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