135: How To Pitch For Speaking Opportunities

Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson: communication coaching for humble leaders

In this week’s Speaking with Confidence episode I’m answering a listener question,

“If a speaking opportunity comes up, what is the best way to pitch yourself?”

Conference speaking is one of the most powerful ways to reach new audiences, share your expertise and boost your profile. Whether you’re a business owner, a public servant or a corporate leader, speaking can have a fabulous impact on your career.

But most people I talk to think they need to be experienced public speakers before they can pitch themselves … or they need to be more qualified in their area of expertise.

Not so.

Listen in to hear

Why you want to pitch yourself for these opportunities, even if you don’t think you’re a good enough public speaker How to craft a pitch that works How to be authentic, and humble, and still demonstrate your value What to do if you’ve never spoken at a conference before

SpeakEASY Practise Session - join us for a friendly, safe and fun practise session - you can practise whatever you want. Friday 24 January, 2025. Register here

Confidence Boosting Curiosity Call - Want to build your speaking confidence but not sure where to start? Book in for a Confidence Boosting Curiosity Call. We’ll have a 20 minute chat and I’ll give you tips, specific to you, on what your best next steps are.