Join Katherine Martín-Fisher as she chats with Leisa Reid about her journey in public speaking and its impact on her business success. Lisa shares tips on overcoming fears, navigating paid vs. free gigs, and avoiding common mistakes. They discuss market opportunities, virtual speaking, handling rejection, and client acquisition. Discover insights on keynote vs. regular roles and virtual vs. in-person formats. Lisa offers advice for aspiring speakers on crafting offerings, event prep, and targeting the right clients. The episode wraps up with Leisa's future plans, contact info, and final advice for listeners. (0:00) Introduction by Katherine Martín-Fisher (0:48) Guest introduction and Leisa Reid's speaking journey (2:12) Public speaking's role in business success (3:31) Overcoming public speaking fears (6:07) Paid vs. free speaking engagements and starting tips (8:17) Common mistakes in seeking speaking gigs (9:33) Speaking market saturation and opportunities (11:04) Virtual speaking and handling rejection (13:10) Leveraging speaking engagements for client acquisition (16:13) Keynote vs. regular speaking roles (19:18) Comparing virtual and in-person speaking formats (22:19) Advice for aspiring speakers on offerings and starting points (26:18) Preparing for your first speaking events (27:46) Targeting the right clients for speaking coaching (28:24) Crafting a compelling speaker package and the role of authorship (32:01) Leisa Reid's future plans and contact information (33:28) Final advice and episode wrap-up