While @Richard Hickman (my hubby) and I were in Austin TX this last weekend we were in the room with over 750 speakers. As we were eating our texmex enchilada's at lunch, I got a text from an old contact of mine, saying that one of our mutual friends needed a strong female speaker for an October conference. Apparently I came recommended by Dan Clarke (hi Dan!) which is a huge endorsement. So what does this have to do with you? 2 Things: 1. No one can recommend you if they don't know SPECIFICALLY what you do. 2. It will be way easier to recommend you once they have SEEN YOU IN ACTION. So what should you do if you want to get booked on new stages? 1. Be able to clearly answer the question "I help (specific kind of person) who struggles with (specific problem). In fact, answer it in the comments. If you struggle to answer this, all the better. That just means you need to get better at it. 2. Stop waiting for stages to knock on your door. You'll have much more success if you just start your own stage. This could be in your home, your local library, or at an event center if you wanted to. What is it that you need to do before you go to bed to get clearer on this?

And what he has to share with you will change the way you see friendships for the rest of your life. There is a certain group of people that every one of us need, and need to keep close. Those people who we can call at 2AM, and the only questions they ask are "Where are you and what do you need" The people that know us better than we know ourselves. The people who would put their lives on the line to save ours. Jordan inspired me to be a better friend, a better mother, and more than anything, filled me with determination to find this band of brothers for my son. Listen here: https://youtu.be/DtTZ5s2nTvc

If you are a coach using the stage to grow others and your business, there's a formula that everyone uses... I don't expect a lot of people will read the whole thing, but pay attention to where you STOP. That's likely the next thing to work on. Share in the comments where it is for you.