The United States’ former first lady has become a major influencer over the last decade. Here’s how Michelle Obama built such a powerful personal brand. The President of the United States arguably holds the most influential office in the world. However, the position of First Lady is also extremely important. In fact, many of those who take up this mantle […]
Nelson Mandela inspired millions during his crusade to end apartheid in South Africa. Here, we look at what made him such a great influencer. Born to the Madiba clan in the Eastern Cape of South Africa in 1918, Nelson Mandela is one of the most inspiring figures of modern times. He grew up listening to stories about the brave accomplishments […]
The web is one of the most powerful tools at any influencer’s disposal. And in social media, you have a platform that can help you reach a wider audience. Here’s how to use it effectively. Every influencer wants to expand their audience. But you can only rely so much on your speaking, especially in the early stages of your career. […]
People in the UK revere Winston Churchill as a great wartime leader. However, it’s his speaking skills that stand out more than his tactical knowledge. Here’s what you can learn from one of his most famous speeches. Some see him as one of the greatest politicians in British history. Others see him as an amazing military tactician who led […]
Ronald Reagan may have been one of the world’s best speakers. He even earned the nickname The Great Communicator. But it’s one of his most tragic speeches that gives us true insight into what you can learn from him. Ronald Reagan served as President of the United States during much of the 1980s. But before that, he was an […]
Great storyshowers aren’t just masters of the speaking craft. They’re jacks of all trades, especially if they want to make money from their speaking careers. A book can help you build your career in a number of ways. You know that you have a unique story to share with people. When you speak, people get inspired to take action. You […]
Hint: Tip #4 Is The Most Effective! In the 1990s, Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary V) saw the Internet as something with great potential. He clearly had remarkable foresight given how all-encompassing the web is in the modern day. But back then, speaking was the furthest thing from his mind. In fact, Gary V saw the internet as the perfect place […]
Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin and one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. He also has a personal brand as large, if not larger, than that of the company he created. How did he build that brand? In the 1960s, Richard Branson founded Virgin Mail Order Records. This small business accepted orders for records via mail, with […]
Your story has the power to inspire and influence others. No matter your background, you have a message to share. Find out how two Speakers Institute clients became expert storyshowers. The things that we experience during our lives mould us into the people that we are. Every experience, whether big or small, shapes our stories. Everybody has something […]
Speakers Institute offers you the opportunity to break out into a new career. That’s exactly what Fran achieved. With our help, she became a powerful storyshower and forged a new career as a speaker. Do you feel like you could do more with your career? Perhaps your experiences have lent you a unique insight into how things work. Or, […]