Landing The GIG

Landing The GIG

You have a story worth sharing. You know you can make an impact from the stage. Now comes the question every speaker eventually asks: How do I land more speaking gigs? Landing the Gig with Kelly Woodhouse takes you behind the scenes of the speaking industry to discover what actually helps speakers get noticed, get booked, and keep building momentum. Kelly talks with professional speakers, speaker coaches, event planners, event managers, speaker bureaus, and other industry insiders about what they look for when hiring speakers, the mistakes that can cost you opportunities, and what you can do to become the speaker they want to book. You’ll also hear practical coaching and lessons from Kelly’s own speaking journey, from choosing topics audiences actually want to hear and turning your story into a powerful speech to building your credibility, creating a book, finding speaking opportunities, and making the most of every stage you step onto. Because sometimes the gig that looks small today can open the door to something much bigger tomorrow. Kelly Woodhouse is an award-winning international speaker, bestselling author, publisher, and coach who has been speaking professionally for more than 16 years. A burn survivor since the age of two, with burns covering 75% of her body, Kelly transformed a story of adversity into one of resilience and triumph. Once called the “scar-faced girl,” she has gone on to speak on the TEDx stage twice, inspire millions through a Goalcast video viewed more than 10 million times, and share her story in the television documentary Still Beautiful. Global TV named Kelly one of its Most Inspirational People of 2020. Now Kelly is bringing together what she has learned from both sides of the microphone to help other speakers get their stories heard. If you're ready to stop wondering where the next opportunity will come from and start learning what it takes to get booked, welcome to Landing the Gig.
Beyond the Keynote: What Makes an Event Planner Hire You Again | Emily Atlantis Wolf
Landing The GIGOctober 08, 2026
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Beyond the Keynote: What Makes an Event Planner Hire You Again | Emily Atlantis Wolf

What do event planners really look for when hiring speakers? According to event organizer Emily Atlantis Wolf, being a great speaker is only part of the equation. Emily joins Kelly to share what makes speakers stand out, from supporting an event's success and communicating with organizers to buildin...

Think You Don't Have a Story? That's Exactly Where to Start | Brigitte Lessard
Landing The GIGOctober 01, 2026
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Think You Don't Have a Story? That's Exactly Where to Start | Brigitte Lessard

What makes a speaker memorable long after they leave the stage? For Brigitte Lessard, founder of Women Talk, it starts with something every speaker already has: a story. Brigitte joins Kelly for a lively conversation about how storytelling can help speakers connect with an audience, stand apart from...

Will AI Find You? The New Rules of Speaker Visibility | Lisa Condon
Landing The GIGSeptember 24, 2026
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Will AI Find You? The New Rules of Speaker Visibility | Lisa Condon

How is AI changing the way event planners find and book speakers? What once felt like a threat to the speaking industry may now be changing how speakers get discovered in the first place. Kelly welcomes Lisa Condon for a timely conversation about AI, speaker visibility, and what it takes to stay boo...

Why Aren't You Getting Booked? What Speaker Bureaus Notice First with Nicole Anderson
Landing The GIGSeptember 17, 2026
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Why Aren't You Getting Booked? What Speaker Bureaus Notice First with Nicole Anderson

What actually makes a speaker bookable? According to speakers bureau founder Nicole Anderson, having a powerful message is only part of the equation. Event organizers need to quickly understand who you are, the problem you solve, and why your content is right for their audience. Nicole joins Kelly t...

Getting Booked to Speak: Why Relationships Matter More Than Applications with Lady Jen Du Plessis
Landing The GIGSeptember 10, 2026
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Getting Booked to Speak: Why Relationships Matter More Than Applications with Lady Jen Du Plessis

Are you spending too much time chasing speaking gigs instead of building the relationships that could lead you to them? Lady Jen Du Plessis has built her speaking career differently. Rather than relying on endless speaking applications, she creates opportunities through relationships, her own events...