Jeffrey Hayzlett - Adaptability's Role in Speaker Success

Journey To Paid Speaking Gigs with Charles Clark

Jeffrey Hayzlett is a speaker, TV and radio host, and former Fortune 100 CMO. He grew up listening to some of the greatest speakers in the world and officially become a speaker in his early 20s. He found success early on, becoming a member of the National Speakers Association only a few years later. His many accomplishments include co-founding the C-Suite Network, being a 5 time Hall of Fame speaker, and buying and selling over 250 companies. He believes that hard work, dedication, and blood, sweat, and tears are what ultimately lead to success.
Key Takeaways

• Having a grasp on effective branding is really important. Jeffrey was able to help people with their brands but also utilized his personal brand to promote his own endeavors like the C-Suite Network.
• Even seasoned speakers still get nervous before getting on stage, but it's how quickly they adapt that determines if they're able to rise to the challenge.
• It is important to study the speakers that came before you. They can serve as great sources of inspiration for you.
• Hear about Jeffrey's most memorable speaking moments.

Memorable Quotes

• "You have to look in that mirror and say, 'Hey, I'm worthy. I can do it. I can make it happen. This is what I have to offer,' and go offer it." - Jeffrey Hayzlett
• "If you want to be a maestro, you got to learn to play a lot of bad notes." - Jeffrey Hayzlett
• "By definition, fear is almost the same thing as faith. It's just where you choose to land on the spectrum. Is it anxiety? Is it belief?" - Charles Clark
• "I began to recognize that anxiety and excitement—they both feels the same, it's just how you choose to look at it." - Charles Clark
• "I believe that by association we rise or we fall, we sink or swim." - Charles Clark

Episode Resources & Links

Jeffrey Hayzlett
Website: https://hayzlett.com/c-suite-network/
Instagram: jeffreyhayzlett | Twitter: JeffreyHayzlett

Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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