After more than a decade of speaking on stages across this industry, I’ve watched thousands of presentations. I’ve seen polished speakers. Nervous speakers. New speakers. Veteran speakers. And one thing keeps showing up: Speaking is a skill, not a talent. When I watch someone on stage, I can usually tell who treats speaking like a craft and who treats it like a hobby. The speakers who consistently connect, influence, and move an audience don’t rely on natural ability. They work at it. They study. They practice. They refine. They seek feedback. They get better intentionally. So my question for you is what do you need to work on to build your speaking skill? What’s the next thing you should be working on? One of the reasons I built The Industry Speaks Academy was to create a room where people could learn, master, and grow. A place where speaking isn’t treated as something you’re born with, but something you build. I’m currently building the waitlist for the next Signature Talk Intensive Cohort starting in July. ✔️ Limited seats ✔️ Six weeks ✔️ One hour per week You may start with a goal, but you’ll leave with a clear core message, a defined audience, and the structure (the bones and muscles) of a signature talk that actually moves people. I'm ready to help when you are ready. Event organizers don't just book speakers they book topics. It's time for you to get clear on yours. P.S. Waiting to “get ready” is like waiting to get fit before you go to the gym.