Your voice is a revenue stream.Start treating it like one.
A 6-week program that turns professionals, coaches, and entrepreneurs into commanding speakers with a polished signature talk, a live speaker profile on RealSpeakingGigs, and a clear path to paid bookings.
- 6
- Weeks
- RealSpeakingGigs
- Platform Access
- Live
- Group Calls
- Paid Bookings
- The Goal
This program is built for you if...
The Expert Who Stays Quiet
You have knowledge, experience, and a perspective worth sharing. But you have not yet built the confidence, the craft, or the career infrastructure to monetise your voice on stage or on screen.
The Coach or Consultant
You already help clients one to one. Speaking is your fastest path to reaching more people, building authority, and creating inbound demand without more one-on-one hours.
The Professional Who Wants to Stand Out
In your industry, the people who get promoted, get chosen, and get remembered are the ones who can communicate with presence and clarity. This program makes you that person.
You are not stuck. You are just not equipped yet.
- “I freeze, rush, or go blank when I stand up to speak in front of a crowd.”
- “I know my topic inside out but I cannot seem to make it land with an audience.”
- “I have no idea how to get booked as a speaker or what to charge.”
- “I started a podcast or went on someone else's and it felt flat. I know I can do better.”
- “I watch other speakers on stage and think I could do that, but I have never taken the step.”
- “I have a message inside me but no structure to deliver it powerfully.”
Speaking is not a talent you are born with. It is a craft you build deliberately. This program gives you the system, the stage, and the platform.
The transformation you can expect
One polished signature talk
A fully structured, rehearsed, and personal signature talk that only you can give, built around your story and your expertise.
Commanding stage presence
Body language, vocal control, use of silence, and the ability to hold a room whether it is 10 people or 10,000.
A live RealSpeakingGigs profile
Your speaker profile active on the platform where event organisers come to find and book speakers.
A speaker one-sheet
Your professional speaking bio, topics, and fee range in a format that event organisers expect to see.
A booking outreach strategy
A tested approach for pitching yourself to podcasts, conferences, corporate events, and universities.
Content from the stage
The skill to repurpose your talks into short clips, posts, and lead generators that drive inbound attention.
Six weeks. One week at a time.
- Week 1Speaker Identity
Finding the Talk Only You Can Give
- Define your speaker identity: the intersection of your story, your expertise, and your audience's need
- Identify your core message: the one idea your entire speaking career is built around
- Understand the three types of speaking engagements and which ones fit your goals
- Draft the premise of your signature talk
- Week 2Talk Architecture
Building a Talk That Moves People
- The structure of a world-class keynote: opening hook, body framework, closing call to action
- Storytelling mechanics: how to use personal stories to illustrate universal truths
- The difference between informing and transforming an audience
- Workshop: map your full talk from premise to close
- Week 3Stage Presence
Commanding the Room
- Body language: posture, movement, gestures, and what they communicate before you say a word
- Vocal power: pace, pitch, volume, pause, and how to use them deliberately
- Eye contact and connection with large audiences
- Live practice session: each participant delivers 5 minutes of their talk for group feedback
- Week 4The Speaking Business
Getting Booked and Getting Paid
- How to write a speaker one-sheet that event organisers actually respond to
- How to set and justify your speaking fee
- How to pitch yourself to podcasts, conferences, corporate buyers, and universities
- Setting up your RealSpeakingGigs profile and sending your first outreach
- Week 5Content From the Stage
Making Your Speaking Work Beyond the Event
- How to record, clip, and repurpose your talks into social media content
- Building a simple content funnel: clip drives to landing page, landing page drives to program or booking
- LinkedIn and Instagram strategy for speakers
- Using podcast appearances as speaking auditions
- Week 6Live on RealSpeakingGigs
Your First or Next Booking
- Full talk delivery: each participant presents their completed signature talk
- Peer and coach feedback session
- Apply to 5 real speaking opportunities on RealSpeakingGigs live during the session
- Build your 30-day post-program booking action plan
Everything included in the program
6 Video Modules
One per week, covering speaking craft, business, and content strategy. 45 to 60 minutes each.
Bi-weekly Live Calls
Two live group coaching calls with Steven, including talk practice sessions and hot seats.
RealSpeakingGigs Access
A live profile on the platform where event organisers search for and book speakers. Access included for the duration of the program and beyond.
Speaker One-Sheet Template
A professionally designed, customisable one-sheet in the format that event organisers expect.
Talk Structure Workbook
A step-by-step workbook for building your signature talk from premise to final slide.
Outreach Template Pack
Proven email and LinkedIn templates for pitching yourself to event organisers, podcast hosts, and corporate buyers.
Built for ambitious people with real schedules
Video Modules
Live Group Calls
RealSpeakingGigs
Private Community
You will leave with a talk, a profile, and a plan.
By the end of week 6 you will have a polished signature talk you have performed in front of a live audience, a speaker profile active on RealSpeakingGigs, a one-sheet ready to send, and a 30-day outreach plan already in motion. The stage is set. You just have to walk onto it.
Choose how you want to learn
Per cohort · Runs once per quarter
- 6 weekly video modules
- 3 live group coaching calls with Steven
- RealSpeakingGigs profile setup and platform access
- Speaker one-sheet template (customisable)
- Talk structure workbook
- Outreach template pack
- Private community access
- Lifetime access to session recordings
- Cohort of up to 20 participants
- Bi-weekly live group calls with Steven
- Private community access
Next cohort dates on the calendar below
6 weeks · Available year-round
- 6 weekly video modules
- 3 live group coaching calls with Steven
- RealSpeakingGigs profile setup and platform access
- Speaker one-sheet template (customisable)
- Talk structure workbook
- Outreach template pack
- Private community access
- Lifetime access to session recordings
- Dedicated weekly 60-min call with Steven
- Direct WhatsApp access between sessions
- Fully customised pace and focus
Start within 2 weeks of acceptance
Payment plans available on request. Your spot is held for 7 days after acceptance. Cohort sizes are capped , apply early.
Runs once every quarter.
Cohorts begin on the second Monday of January, April, July and October. Places are limited and applications are reviewed in the order received.
This cohort has started. Apply for the next one.
Frequently asked questions
I have never spoken publicly before. Is this for me?
Yes. The program is designed to work whether you have zero experience or years of it. Beginners build from a solid foundation; experienced speakers refine and systematise.
What is RealSpeakingGigs?
RealSpeakingGigs is Steven's platform connecting speakers with event organisers who are actively looking to book talent. Your profile stays live and searchable after the program ends.
Do I need professional recording equipment?
No. A smartphone and decent lighting are enough to start. The program covers what setup to work toward as your speaking career grows.
What kind of speaking opportunities are available on RealSpeakingGigs?
Corporate events, conferences, universities, online summits, podcasts, and community events across multiple industries and countries.
How much time per week does this require?
Plan for 3 to 4 hours per week, including the module, workbook, and practice time for your talk.
Can I upgrade to The Compound after completing this?
Yes. This program counts as the second month of The Compound flagship program and your investment is credited toward the full fee.