The World of Paid Speaking with Thom Singer

What does it take to speak at a professional level? Thom Singer's journey into public speaking was a leap of faith into the unknown. Now he is a well respected speaker sharing on 'The Paradox of Potential'.

In the episode we discuss:
-Embracing the journey ahead
-How to become a Professional Speaker
-The Art of Giving Small and his TedX Talk
-Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do
-Podcasting
-Pivoting careers

TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sIL_4zOzG8
Website: http://thomsinger.com/
Recommended Reading: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

After a successful career in sales and marketing, Thom Singer became a growth leadership speaker in 2009. A decade later he has brought his high energy presentations and action-oriented content to over 750 audiences. Thom knows that as the speaker or master of ceremonies he has a responsibility to set the tone for a strong conference attendee experience. Known as "The Conference Catalyst" he creates an atmosphere of fun and interaction that lasts beyond his presentation.

Thom earned his Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) in 2014 and is committed to the business of meetings. He is the author of 12 books and is the host of the popular "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" podcast. On his show he has interviewed over 350 entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, business leaders and others with a focus on discovering how the most successful people get farther across the gap between potential and results.