Becoming a Paid Public Speaker

Many people who write books also want to do public speaking or workshops. I am working on a site devaoted to that topic, but in the meantime, here are some resources.

Becoming a Paid Speaker e-book by Bill O'Hanlon
This short e-book tells you everything you need to know to get started doing paid speaking. Written by a person who makes a living speaking full-time all over the world, you will learn step-by-step how to:

  • Organize and focus your topics
  • Get hired by national and international sponsors
  • Prepare great multi-media presentations
  • Do compelling and engaging talks
  • Become a keynote speaker or professional trainer
It's $50 USD and you can get instant access to it by clicking the button below.


Boot Camp for Presenters

You may also be interested in attending Bill's Boot Camp for Presenters in January 2009. Intense and focused due the small group format. Limited to 15 people. See http://www.paidpublicspeaker.com/paidpublicspeaker/livecourse.html for details and to sign up.
Comments about Bill’s coaching:
“Bill O’Hanlon mega-delivers. Not only is his Presenter’s Boot Camp jammed-packed with a wealth of practical information that he presents in a engaging, lively way (I’d listen to him talk about the back of a cereal box), but his empathy and generosity shine through his work. He is thoroughly invested in the success of every workshop participant in the room. I felt as if I’d gotten my money’s worth after the first day. If you are even considering joining the workshop circuit, beg, borrow or steal the money and get to this boot camp.” –Sally Wright, Ph.D. (2006 participant)

"I had the desire to give workshops but didn't have a clue on how to get started or even how to give a good presentation. Bill helped me with my talk and showed me how to get on the national workshop circuit. Last year alone, I gave 24 workshops all around the U.S." –Ray Levy, Ph.D.

“I met Bill O’Hanlon in the early 1990s and his impact on me was immediate. Bill mentored and coached me in many aspects of my work including becoming a successful workshop presenter. Nearly 5 years and 150 workshops later, I have taught throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. From Bill I learned how to organize my ideas, respond to audience questions, tell stories, use case examples, create handouts, increase my comfort with public speaking, and use multimedia effectively, to name a few. I could not have done it without Bill’s coaching. He is a genuine and respectful teacher with a passion for helping others. It is an honor to call Bill O’Hanlon my mentor, coach, and friend. Attend this workshop and learn from a world leader—you will not be disappointed!”-Bob Bertolino, Ph.D

“A decade ago I consulted Bill O'Hanlon to get some ideas about presenting and publishing. Two hundred workshops and 8 books later, I'm glad I did! Bill's coaching is practical, user-friendly, inspiring, and likely to be effective--plus he's funny! If Bill's course sounds like what you're looking for, go for it!”–Michael F. Hoyt, Ph.D., national and international workshop presenter; author of Some Stories Are Better than Others, Brief Therapy and Managed Care, Interviews with Brief Therapy Experts, and The Present Is a Gift; plus the editor of several volumes.